Buccal Fat Removal Myths: Instant Cheekbones, Gaunt Faces and What the Evidence Says

She had a photo saved on her phone: a side-by-side of a celebrity, round-cheeked at twenty-two and sharply angular at thirty. The caption said one word and a lot of people had decided it explained everything. Now she was sitting across from a surgeon, asking whether that was really how it worked.

The answer is messier than a caption. There is a real fat pad deep in the cheek, there is a real operation to reduce it, and there are real patients who are glad they had it. There are also patients who did not need it, who were told to wait, or who later wished someone had explained what their face would do on its own.

This explainer sorts the buccal fat removal myths from the evidence: what the procedure actually changes, who it is usually for, what recovery looks like, and the questions worth asking before anyone makes a cut.

What is the buccal fat pad, and why does everyone suddenly have an opinion about it?

The buccal fat pad, sometimes called Bichat’s fat pad after the French anatomist who described it, is a lobulated cushion of fat that sits deep in the cheek, between the buccinator muscle that lines the inside of the mouth and the masseter muscle that powers chewing. It is not the fat you can pinch under the skin. It lives below the muscle layer, close to the parotid duct that carries saliva into the mouth and close to branches of the facial nerve.

Everyone is born with one on each side. In infants it is relatively large, which is part of why babies have round faces, and it plays a role in helping the cheeks glide over the chewing muscles. Its size varies widely between people and is largely set by genetics rather than diet. That matters, because the pad does not respond to weight loss the way subcutaneous fat does; a lean person can still have prominent lower cheeks, and a heavier person can have a small pad.

Buccal fat removal, also called buccal lipectomy or cheek reduction, is a procedure in which a surgeon takes out a portion of this pad through a small incision inside the mouth. Because the incision is intraoral, there is no visible external scar, which is one reason the procedure travels so well on social media.

The attention it receives is out of proportion to how often it is appropriate. According to Cleveland Clinic’s overview of the procedure, it is typically considered for people with fuller lower cheeks who are at or near a stable weight and who are not expected to lose significant facial volume in the near future. That last clause is where most of the myths begin.

How buccal fat removal actually works, step by step

The procedure is usually performed as a day case, meaning the patient goes home the same day. Depending on the surgeon and the patient, it can be done under local anesthesia with sedation or under general anesthesia. The anesthesia choice is a clinical decision made by the surgical and anesthesia team based on the patient’s health and preferences, not something to decide from a video.

Inside the mouth, the surgeon makes a short incision in the lining of the cheek, roughly opposite the upper molars, and gently opens the thin buccinator muscle. Light pressure on the outside of the cheek encourages the fat pad to present itself through the opening. The surgeon then teases out and removes a portion of the pad, usually only the part that extends forward into the cheek, and closes the incision with sutures that dissolve on their own.

Two anatomical neighbors demand respect. The parotid duct runs across the cheek at roughly the same depth, and the buccal branches of the facial nerve, which move the muscles around the mouth, pass nearby. Experienced surgeons work carefully to avoid both, which is part of why training and case volume matter more than the name of the technique.

What the operation does is reduce volume in the lower third of the cheek, below the cheekbone and in front of the jaw muscle. What it does not do is move bone, tighten skin, or add definition anywhere else. Cleveland Clinic notes that the procedure takes well under an hour in most cases, and that swelling will mask the result for a period afterward. The shape people see in a surgeon’s portfolio is the end point of a healing process, not what they will see in the mirror the next morning.

Buccal fat removal myths, ranked by how much harm they can do

Not every myth is equally dangerous. Some just set up disappointment. Others can lead a person into surgery they did not need. Here is how an evidence-first reading sorts them.

Myth one: it gives you cheekbones. It cannot. Cheekbones are bone, and this operation removes soft tissue below them. Any apparent lift is contrast: when the lower cheek is less full, the existing bone above it reads as more prominent. If someone does not have defined zygomatic bones to begin with, reducing the fat below will not create them.

Myth two: the result is instant. The incision is inside the mouth and the tissue is deep, which means swelling is often substantial in the first week or two and continues to settle for weeks beyond that. Cleveland Clinic’s patient guidance describes the final shape emerging over several months, not days.

Myth three: it works for any round face. Fullness in the lower cheek has several possible causes: the buccal pad, subcutaneous fat, large masseter muscles, bone structure, or general weight. Only the first is addressed by this procedure. A careful examination, including asking the patient to clench and relax the jaw, helps a surgeon work out which it is.

Myth four: it is permanent in a good way. The fat does not grow back, which sounds like an advantage until you remember that the rest of the face will keep changing. The pad removed at twenty-five is the pad that would have provided some midface fullness at fifty.

Myth five: no external scar means low risk. The absence of a visible scar says nothing about what sits near the surgical field. The potential for nerve or duct injury is the reason this is surgery rather than a treatment.

Does buccal fat removal age you? What the evidence actually shows

This is the question that keeps surgeons up at night, and it deserves a careful answer rather than a reassuring one. There is no large, long-term controlled study that follows buccal fat removal patients for decades and compares them with matched people who did not have surgery. What exists is anatomical knowledge, surgical experience, and a reasonable amount of case-based reporting.

The anatomical reasoning is straightforward. Facial aging involves loss and descent of fat compartments across the midface, thinning of skin, and some bone resorption around the eye sockets and jaw. Mayo Clinic’s guidance on cosmetic surgery emphasizes that aging continues after any procedure and that outcomes shift as tissues change. A face with less deep cheek fat has less reserve against that process. In people who start with lean faces, or who are genetically likely to lose facial volume early, overly generous removal can produce a sunken look that becomes more noticeable with time.

The counterargument, also reasonable, is that a conservative removal in a patient with a genuinely large pad simply brings that patient closer to a typical anatomy. In that scenario the long-term risk is lower, because there was more to spare.

So the honest reading is this: the procedure does not age anyone on its own, but it removes a buffer against a process that happens to everyone. Whether that trade is sensible depends on how much is removed and how much the patient had to begin with. Surgeons who favor the operation tend to describe their approach as deliberately partial; they leave the deeper portion of the pad intact. Patients are entitled to ask exactly how much their surgeon intends to remove and why.

Who buccal fat removal is usually for, and who is usually asked to wait

Suitability is less about appearance and more about trajectory. The question a thoughtful surgeon is really asking is: will this face still want this fat in twenty years?

People who are commonly considered reasonable candidates share a few features. They have fullness specifically in the lower cheek that persists at a stable, healthy weight. They have a facial structure where that fullness is clearly from the buccal pad rather than from muscle or bone. They are in good general health, do not smoke, and understand that the change will be subtle and gradual.

People who are usually asked to wait, or steered toward other options, include:

• Adults still in their early twenties whose faces are likely to slim naturally as the pad shrinks with maturity.
• Anyone with a naturally narrow or lean face, where removal risks hollowing.
• People whose fullness comes from enlarged jaw muscles or from general weight that may change.
• Those actively losing or gaining weight, because the baseline is moving.
• People with uncontrolled medical conditions, bleeding disorders, or active oral infection.
• Anyone whose motivation centers on matching a specific photo or on a recent life stress.

NHS guidance on cosmetic procedures stresses that a reputable practitioner will discuss alternatives, may recommend a cooling-off period, and should be willing to decline. Being told to wait is not a rejection; it is a form of protection. A surgeon who says no to a procedure that would sell is telling you something about how they practice.

Body dysmorphic disorder, a condition in which a person is preoccupied with perceived flaws that others barely notice, is a recognized reason to pause any cosmetic surgery. Screening questions during consultation are standard and are not a judgment.

Is buccal fat removal safe? Risks in neutral clinical language

Every operation carries risk, and the phrase “minor procedure” describes the incision, not the stakes. Cleveland Clinic and MedlinePlus both list the general risks shared by facial cosmetic surgery, which apply here: bleeding, infection, reactions to anesthesia, poor wound healing, and dissatisfaction with the result.

Specific to buccal fat removal, surgeons watch for a short list of complications tied to the anatomy described earlier.

• Facial nerve injury. The buccal branches control movement around the mouth. Temporary weakness is more common than permanent damage, but permanent injury is possible and can affect smiling and speech.
• Parotid duct injury. Damage to the saliva duct can cause swelling, a saliva collection under the skin, or a fistula, which is an abnormal channel for fluid.
• Asymmetry. The two pads are rarely identical, and removing slightly different amounts can produce visible imbalance.
• Over-resection. Removing too much produces hollowing that cannot be put back; the fat does not regenerate.
• Hematoma and seroma. Collections of blood or fluid in the cheek that may need drainage.
• Numbness. Usually temporary, sometimes lingering.
• Infection. The mouth is not sterile, so intraoral incisions require careful hygiene afterward.

There is no published figure in the mainstream patient-facing sources that pins a reliable complication rate to this specific procedure, and this article will not invent one. What the sources agree on is that risk is lower when the surgeon is trained in facial surgery, performs the procedure regularly, and operates in an accredited setting with appropriate anesthesia monitoring.

A fair summary: the operation is generally considered low in frequency of serious harm but not low in consequence when harm occurs, because the structures at risk affect facial movement and the change cannot be undone.

Buccal fat removal vs liposuction vs fillers: the honest comparison

People searching for the difference between buccal fat removal and face liposuction are usually asking the same underlying question: which one fixes my particular fullness? They target different layers, which is why the answer depends on where the fullness actually sits.

Option	What it changes	Reversible?	Typical fit
Buccal fat removal	Deep fat pad below the cheekbone, reducing lower-cheek fullness	No	Stable weight, pad-driven fullness, no planned volume loss
Face or neck liposuction	Subcutaneous fat under the skin, commonly under the chin or along the jawline	No	Pinchable fat in the lower face or neck
Dermal fillers to cheekbone, chin or jaw	Adds volume to create contrast and definition without removing tissue	Largely, over months	People wanting definition rather than reduction
Waiting and weight stability	Allows natural slimming of the face with maturity	Not applicable	Younger adults and anyone with changing weight

Liposuction cannot reach the buccal pad, because the pad sits beneath muscle; a cannula working under the skin would not touch it and would risk the structures above it. Buccal fat removal, in turn, does nothing for a fuller neck or jawline, which is where many people’s actual concern lives.

Fillers deserve a fair hearing. NHS guidance describes them as a non-surgical option that adds volume, with results that fade over time. For someone whose goal is a more defined midface, adding structure above the fullness can produce a similar visual effect to removing fullness below it, with the advantage of being temporary. That is not a recommendation; it is a reminder that “less” is not the only route to “more defined,” and that the reversible option is worth discussing before the irreversible one.

What the first days and weeks after buccal fat removal usually look like

Recovery is quieter than the videos suggest and longer than most people plan for. The following reflects typical patterns described in patient guidance from Cleveland Clinic and general facial surgery aftercare; individual timelines vary and are set by the surgical team.

The first two or three days. Swelling is at its peak and the cheeks often look fuller than before surgery, which unsettles people who expected the opposite. Some bruising inside the mouth and mild discomfort are usual. Most teams recommend a soft or liquid diet, careful rinsing after meals, and sleeping with the head elevated to help swelling drain.

The first week. Discomfort usually eases. The dissolvable sutures begin to soften. Many people return to desk-based work within several days, though strenuous activity is typically held back for longer. Hygiene matters more here than with an external incision because the wound is bathed in saliva and food.

Weeks two to four. The obvious swelling settles, and an early sense of the new contour emerges, usually still softer than the final result. Numbness or tightness in the cheek is common and typically resolves gradually.

Months one to three and beyond. Deep swelling continues to resolve slowly. Cleveland Clinic describes the final result as taking several months to fully appear. People who judge the outcome at two weeks are judging a face that is still healing.

Practical points that come up at follow-up: avoid alcohol-based mouthwash unless advised, do not smoke, keep to the diet instructions while the incision heals, and attend every scheduled review even if things feel fine. A surgeon cannot catch an early asymmetry or fluid collection in a patient who skips the visit.

What people often get wrong about buccal fat removal

Beyond the headline myths, a second layer of misunderstanding shapes how people approach this surgery. Correcting these tends to change the conversation more than any before-and-after image.

They assume the pad is the problem. Lower-face fullness is more often a combination of soft tissue, muscle and bone. A surgeon’s examination, not a mirror selfie, decides which component dominates. People who clench their jaw habitually, for instance, may have enlarged masseter muscles that contribute more than the pad does.

They treat celebrity faces as evidence. A public figure’s changing jawline may reflect weight loss, lighting, maturity, other procedures, or simply a decade of normal aging. Attributing it to one operation is guesswork, and building a surgical plan on guesswork is a poor idea.

They underestimate the word “permanent.” In most areas of life, permanent is reassuring. In facial fat, it means there is no adjustment later. Fat grafting can sometimes add volume back, but it is a separate surgery with its own variability and is not a reliable undo button.

They expect symmetry. Faces are not symmetrical before surgery, and no operation makes them so. Small differences between sides are normal; large ones are a complication.

They skip the alternatives conversation. Mayo Clinic’s guidance on cosmetic surgery advises asking about non-surgical options and about what happens if you do nothing. For a procedure that removes a buffer against aging, “do nothing for now” is a legitimate clinical plan, especially for younger adults.

They confuse low visibility with low complexity. No external scar, short operating time and same-day discharge describe convenience. They do not describe the nerve and duct running a few millimeters from the surgeon’s instruments.

Is buccal fat removal good or bad? Why the question is the wrong shape

Searchers type this question tens of thousands of times, and it does not have a yes-or-no answer, because the procedure is a tool rather than a verdict. The same operation can be a sensible, modest refinement for one person and an avoidable mistake for another. The difference is almost entirely in selection and restraint.

Consider two people with similar lower-cheek fullness. One is in her late thirties, has been at the same weight for a decade, has strong cheekbones and a pad that clearly contributes to the fullness she dislikes. The other is twenty-one, has lost and regained weight in the past year, has a naturally soft facial structure and found the idea online last month. A conservative removal might serve the first well. For the second, most careful surgeons would advise waiting, because her face is likely to change on its own and because she has less volume to spare over a lifetime.

Good or bad also depends on how much is taken. Surgeons who describe the operation favorably almost always describe partial removal: taking the portion that pushes into the cheek and leaving the rest. Total removal is where the sunken-face stories tend to originate.

Finally, good or bad depends on the setting. NHS and Mayo Clinic guidance both emphasize checking that the person performing cosmetic surgery is appropriately trained and that the facility is equipped to manage complications. A well-chosen procedure in an ill-chosen setting is still a poor decision.

So the better question is not whether buccal fat removal is good or bad. It is whether, for this face, at this stage, with this surgeon, a conservative version of it is likely to achieve a modest goal without creating a larger problem later. That question has an answer, and it is reached in a consultation, not a comment section.

What is the safest surgery to remove facial fat? An honest answer

There is no league table in which one fat-removal operation is officially the safest. Safety in surgery is not a property of a procedure name; it is the product of indication, technique, surgeon experience, patient health and the environment in which the operation happens. A low-risk procedure in the wrong patient or the wrong hands is no longer low-risk.

That said, some general principles hold across facial procedures, and they come from mainstream guidance rather than opinion.

Smaller, more superficial operations tend to carry fewer serious risks than deeper ones, because fewer critical structures are nearby. Buccal fat removal is small in scale but deep in location, which places it in a middle ground: a short operation with a narrow but meaningful risk profile around nerve and duct.

Non-surgical options, including fillers, avoid the risks of anesthesia and incision but carry their own, including vascular injury if filler enters a blood vessel. NHS guidance on dermal fillers notes that serious complications are uncommon but possible and that practitioner training is central.

Patient factors matter as much as the procedure. Smoking impairs healing and raises complication rates across all surgery, which is why most surgeons ask patients to stop well before and after an operation. Uncontrolled diabetes, bleeding disorders and certain medicines that affect clotting change the risk calculation; the surgical team reviews these, and patients should never adjust a prescribed medicine on their own ahead of surgery.

The most useful reframing is this: the safest surgery to remove fat is the one you genuinely need, performed conservatively by someone trained for it, in a place prepared for things to go wrong. Sometimes the safest option is no surgery at all, and a good consultation will say so.

Why we do not print the average cost of buccal fat removal

Cost is one of the most searched questions about this procedure, and readers deserve a straight explanation of why this article does not give a figure.

First, a single number would mislead. The total for any cosmetic operation bundles surgeon fees, anesthesia, facility charges, follow-up visits and the management of any complication. Those components vary enormously by region, setting and the complexity of the individual case. An “average” flattens that into something no real patient will actually be quoted.

Second, cosmetic procedures are not usually covered by health insurance, because they are elective rather than medically necessary. MedlinePlus’s overview of plastic and cosmetic surgery makes this distinction, and it means the full cost generally falls to the patient. That is a reason for care, not haste.

Third, price is a poor proxy for quality in either direction. A low quote can reflect a less experienced surgeon, an unaccredited setting, or follow-up care that is not included. A high quote does not guarantee skill. NHS guidance on cosmetic procedures advises against choosing on price and against being swayed by time-limited offers, which are a warning sign rather than a bargain.

What a prospective patient can reasonably do is ask the surgical team for a written, itemized estimate that specifies what is included, what happens if a revision is needed, and how complications would be handled and charged. Ask whether the quote covers anesthesia and facility fees separately, and ask what follow-up visits are included.

The decision to proceed should be made on clinical fit first and affordability second. A surgeon who leads with price, or who pressures a decision at the first visit, is not following the guidance that mainstream bodies set out for ethical cosmetic practice.

Buccal fat removal recovery time: what shapes a slow or fast return

People want a number. The honest version is a range shaped by biology and behavior, and the surgical team is the only source that can narrow it for an individual.

Several factors push recovery toward the shorter end. Younger patients and non-smokers generally heal faster. A conservative removal disturbs less tissue than an aggressive one. Good oral hygiene reduces the chance of infection at an intraoral incision. Following elevation and activity restrictions in the first days reduces swelling and bruising, which are the main things that make the face look unfinished.

Other factors push it longer. Smoking or nicotine use in any form impairs blood supply to healing tissue. Early strenuous exercise can increase bleeding and swelling. Poor control of conditions such as diabetes slows wound healing. Combining the procedure with other facial surgery, which some surgeons do, lengthens the overall recovery because more tissue is involved.

Then there is the difference between functional recovery and visible recovery. Functional recovery, meaning eating normally, speaking comfortably and returning to work, often happens within the first week or two for many patients, according to general facial surgery aftercare described by Cleveland Clinic. Visible recovery, meaning the point at which the result is stable and swelling is fully gone, takes much longer, with the final contour emerging over several months.

A practical way to plan: assume the first week is for rest and soft food, the first month is for letting swelling settle, and the first few months are for allowing the shape to declare itself before judging it. Any social event that depends on looking “done” should sit well beyond the first month. Anyone whose recovery departs sharply from what their team described, in either direction, should say so at follow-up rather than wait.

Questions to ask your care team before buccal fat removal

A good consultation is a two-way examination. The surgeon examines your face; you examine the plan. These questions tend to reveal whether the recommendation is thoughtful and whether the setting is safe. Write down the answers.

• What, in your assessment, is causing the fullness I am concerned about: the buccal pad, subcutaneous fat, muscle, or bone? How did you decide?
• How much of the pad do you intend to remove, and why that amount rather than more or less?
• How do you expect my face to change over the next twenty years with and without this procedure?
• What non-surgical alternatives would you consider for my goal, and what would happen if I did nothing for now?
• What is your training in facial surgery, and how often do you perform this specific procedure?
• What type of anesthesia do you recommend for me, and who will administer and monitor it?
• Is the facility accredited, and what is the plan if a complication occurs during or after surgery?
• What are the specific risks to the facial nerve and parotid duct, and how do you minimize them?
• What does recovery look like week by week, and when would you want to see me for review?
• What would you do if the two sides healed unevenly?
• Do I need to stop any of my medicines or supplements beforehand, and who will advise me on that?
• Can I have a written summary of the plan, the estimate and the aftercare instructions, and time to think before booking?

Mayo Clinic’s guidance on cosmetic surgery suggests seeking a second opinion for any elective procedure, and NHS guidance supports a cooling-off period between consultation and surgery. A surgeon who welcomes these questions is demonstrating the kind of practice you want. One who treats them as an obstacle is giving you useful information too.

When to call your doctor after buccal fat removal

Most recoveries are uneventful, but the structures near the surgical field mean certain signs should not be watched and waited on. Contact the surgical team promptly, or seek urgent care if the team cannot be reached, if any of the following occur.

• Swelling that increases rapidly on one side, or a firm, enlarging lump in the cheek, which can indicate bleeding under the tissue.
• Bleeding from inside the mouth that does not settle with gentle pressure.
• Fever, spreading redness, warmth, or foul-tasting discharge, which can signal infection.
• New weakness or drooping around the mouth, difficulty smiling evenly, or trouble with lip movement when speaking or drinking.
• A sudden swelling of the cheek during or after eating, or clear fluid collecting in the cheek, which may point to a problem with the saliva duct.
• Severe or worsening pain that is not controlled by the plan your team gave you.
• Difficulty opening the mouth that is getting worse rather than better.
• Any breathing difficulty, chest pain, or calf pain and swelling, which are emergencies after any anesthesia and need immediate care.

Milder changes, such as numbness that lingers, tightness, or slight asymmetry in the first weeks, are common and belong on the list for your next scheduled review rather than a call at midnight. If you are unsure which category a symptom falls into, the right move is to ask. Surgical teams would far rather hear about something that turns out to be normal than miss something that was not.

Keep the team’s after-hours contact details where you can find them before you leave the facility. Every decision about treatment, including whether a symptom needs to be seen, rests with the clinicians who know your case.

Frequently asked questions

Is buccal fat removal good or bad?

Neither; it is a tool whose value depends on who has it and how much is removed. For a stable-weight adult whose lower-cheek fullness clearly comes from the fat pad, a conservative removal can be a reasonable refinement. For a younger person or someone with a lean face, the same operation can lead to hollowing later. The judgment belongs with a qualified surgical team after examination.

Does buccal fat removal age you?

It does not age anyone on its own, but it removes a cushion of deep fat that the face would otherwise keep as it loses volume with time. There is no long-term controlled study on this specific procedure, so the concern rests on anatomy and surgical experience. Conservative removal in a person with a large pad carries less of this risk than aggressive removal in a lean face.

Is buccal fat removal safe?

It is generally considered a low-frequency-risk operation, but the consequences of complications can be significant because the facial nerve and parotid duct lie close to the surgical field. Reported risks include bleeding, infection, asymmetry, nerve weakness, duct injury and over-removal. Safety depends heavily on surgeon training, patient health and an accredited setting; no mainstream source gives a reliable complication rate for this procedure.

What are the key differences between buccal fat removal and face liposuction?

They target different layers. Buccal fat removal takes out part of a deep pad beneath the cheek muscles through an incision inside the mouth. Face or neck liposuction removes fat under the skin, usually below the chin or along the jawline, through tiny external incisions. Liposuction cannot reach the buccal pad, and buccal fat removal does nothing for a fuller neck or jawline.

What is the safest surgery to remove fat from the face?

No procedure is officially the safest, because safety depends on the patient, the surgeon, the setting and whether the operation is actually needed. Superficial procedures tend to carry fewer serious risks than deep ones, and non-surgical options avoid anesthesia but have their own hazards. The safest choice is the most conservative option that addresses the real cause, performed by someone trained for it.

How long is buccal fat removal recovery time?

Most people manage soft food and normal speech within the first week or two, while visible swelling settles over the first month. Cleveland Clinic describes the final contour as taking several months to fully appear. Smoking, early strenuous activity and poor wound hygiene lengthen recovery; your surgical team will give you a timeline specific to your case.

Why do my cheeks look bigger right after buccal fat removal?

Swelling in the first few days is expected and often makes the cheeks look fuller than before surgery. The incision is inside the mouth and the fat sits deep, so fluid collects in the surrounding tissue. This usually settles over the following weeks. Rapid or one-sided swelling, however, is a red flag and should be reported to your team promptly.

Can buccal fat grow back after removal?

The removed portion of the pad does not regenerate. Significant weight gain can increase fat elsewhere in the face, which may soften the contour, but the deep pad itself does not return. This permanence is why surgeons who favor the procedure usually remove only part of the pad and why it is generally not recommended for people whose faces are likely to slim naturally.

What is the average cost of buccal fat removal?

This article does not print prices, because a single figure would mislead; totals depend on surgeon, anesthesia, facility, region and follow-up care. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance. The useful step is to request a written, itemized estimate from the surgical team that states what is included and how any revision or complication would be managed.

Who should not have buccal fat removal?

People with naturally narrow or lean faces, adults whose faces are still maturing, anyone with changing weight, smokers unwilling to stop, people with uncontrolled medical conditions or active mouth infection, and anyone whose motivation stems from a specific photo or recent stress are commonly advised against it or asked to wait. Concerns suggesting body dysmorphic disorder are also a reason to pause.

References

• NHS: Cosmetic procedures
• NHS: Dermal fillers
• MedlinePlus: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor about your individual situation.