Buccal Fat Removal in Seoul, Korea
Buccal fat removal in Gangnam, Seoul at Marble Plastic Surgery: slim round lower cheeks through small incisions inside the mouth, with no visible scar.
Typical ranges for buccal fat removal; your surgeon confirms the details at consultation.
What is buccal fat removal?
Buccal fat removal is surgery that partially removes the buccal fat pad — a deep pocket of fat in the lower cheek — through small incisions inside the mouth to slim round cheeks. At Marble Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, it is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
The buccal fat pad does not shrink much with weight loss, which is why some slim people still have full cheeks. Removal is conservative, because the face naturally loses volume with age and taking too much can cause hollowing later.
Who is buccal fat removal for?
Suitability is decided at a 1:1 consultation with your surgeon.
- Round or chubby lower cheeks at a healthy weight
- A face that lacks definition beneath the cheekbones
- Fullness that causes cheek biting
- People without existing hollowness of the cheeks
How buccal fat removal is performed at Marble
- Consultation and planning Your surgeon checks that the fullness comes from the buccal fat pad rather than muscle or superficial fat, and decides how much to remove.
- Anesthesia and monitoring A board-certified anesthesiologist selects the anesthesia with your surgeon, administers it, and monitors you continuously throughout the procedure.
- Removing the fat pad A small incision is made inside each cheek, a measured portion of the buccal fat pad is gently teased out and removed, and the incision is closed with dissolvable sutures.
- Recovery and discharge You rest in a private recovery room under monitoring. Before you leave, the team explains wound care, medication and your follow-up schedule.
Recovery and aftercare
Swelling inside the cheeks lasts about one to two weeks. A soft diet and mouth rinses are advised for the first few days.
- Follow-up visits with the surgeon who performed your procedure
- Wound and scar checks at each visit
- Written aftercare instructions in English
- Remote follow-up after you return home
Surgeon-of-record policy
The board-certified specialist you consult with performs your surgery — no substitute surgeons.
Anesthesiologist on site
A board-certified anesthesiologist manages screening, anesthesia and recovery.
Real-time monitoring
A central system monitors every patient continuously during surgery and recovery.
Operating-room CCTV
Cameras in the operating room provide transparency and faster emergency response.
Frequently asked questions
Is buccal fat removal permanent?
Yes. The removed fat does not return, which is why a conservative amount is taken.
Will it make me look older later?
Over-removal can contribute to hollowing with age. A careful assessment and partial removal reduce that risk.
Are there any scars?
No external scars. The incisions are inside the mouth.
Who will perform my procedure at Marble Plastic Surgery?
The surgeon you consult with performs your surgery. Marble follows a surgeon-of-record policy with no substitute surgeons, and a board-certified anesthesiologist is on site full-time to manage anesthesia and monitoring.
Can I arrange a consultation in English before traveling to Seoul?
Yes. International patients can start with an online consultation by sending photos and goals through WhatsApp or the contact form. The plan is then confirmed in person at the clinic in Gangnam.
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Plan your buccal fat removal consultation
Send your photos and goals and a member of our team will reply with next steps. You can also use the consultation form at the bottom of this page.
- Clinic
- Marble Plastic Surgery (마블성형외과)
- Address
- 3F Juryuseong Bldg., 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays - Languages
- English, Japanese, Chinese and Thai coordinators
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection and inflammation. Results, recovery time and satisfaction vary between individuals. Times shown are typical ranges and are confirmed for you at consultation. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.