Buccal Fat Removal in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles, CA

Name: Dr. Catherine Chang | Privé Beverly Hills
Address: 9300 Wilshire Blvd Ste 500, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212, US
Telephone: (310) 424-5330

Achieve chiseled, contoured cheekbones

At Privé Beverly Hills, we offer buccal fat removal to reduce excess lower-cheek fullness and create a slimmer, more sculpted appearance while preserving natural facial balance. Dr. Catherine Chang plans each procedure around your facial proportions and aesthetic goals for refined, natural-looking results for patients in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, CA.

Buccal Fat Removal Expert

Full, prominent cheeks can make the face appear heavier than the rest of the body. Buccal fat removal with Dr. Chang in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles creates a slimmer, more sculpted look.

Dr. Catherine Chang, MD, FACS, is a Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon recognized for exceptionally natural results that bring the face into balance and harmony. Quadruple Ivy League educated and a craniofacial specialist, she brings advanced training and an expert understanding of facial anatomy to every buccal fat procedure.

A Bespoke Approach

“Results So Natural, It Will Be Your Best Kept Secret™”

Removing the right amount of fat is essential for a result that stays natural as you age. During your consultation, Dr. Chang carefully examines your facial anatomy and bone structure to determine whether buccal fat removal is right for you and how much to remove.

Who Is a Candidate for Buccal Fat Removal?

Ideal candidates have fuller lower cheeks and want a slimmer, more defined facial contour. Benefits include:

Well-defined, proportional cheeks
A slimmer face
Improved overall facial contour
Minimal downtime
A quick procedure
No visible scars
Long-lasting results

Before & After

“Surgery sans looking surgical”

What Is Buccal Fat Removal?

Buccal fat pads sit in the lower cheeks and can make the face look round or youthful in a way some patients would rather refine, even when the rest of the body is slim. Buccal fat removal, also called a buccal lipectomy or bichectomy, removes a portion of these fat pads so the cheekbones appear higher and the face more sculpted, drawing attention to the eyes and smile.

Buccal fat is largely genetic, can differ between the left and right cheeks, and does not respond to diet or exercise.

The Procedure

Buccal fat removal is performed under local anesthesia, with IV twilight sedation available for added comfort, and typically takes less than an hour. Dr. Chang makes two small incisions inside the mouth to remove the excess fat, leaving no visible scars on the face.

Reviews

What Our Clients Say

After many hours spent looking at pictures, studying surgeons' credentials, reading reviews and staring at my aging face, I chose Catherine Chang, MD for my facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty and CO2 laser procedure. It was a leap of faith that came with great anxiety in the midst of a pandemic year. My first visit with Dr. Chang was unhurried and she took the time to explain the procedures she was recommending as well as the results that could be expected. Her confidence and understanding were reassuring. Dr. Chang is a skilled surgeon, talented and perceptive. She understood what I was looking for. State of the art results: Dr. Chang is an amazing young woman, a perfectionist.

Dr. Chang is AMAZING. I’d had incredibly severe breathing issues my whole life—I’m talking sinus headaches, blurry vision, absolutely *no* airflow through one side of my nose—all from an extremely deviated septum. On top of everything else, the septum issue created a huge bump in my nose that proved to be very problematic for my career as a performer. As a woman of color, finding a doctor who could improve my quality of life, adjust my profile, but simultaneously honor my heritage and my ethnicity was a terrifying thought. I wanted to solve my problem, but I wanted to come out looking like me. I was overwhelmed by the fear of not being heard—as I’d had many other experiences where my dignity as a patient was clearly not the priority.

Dr. Catherine Chang changed my life. At 43, I unfortunately had aged prematurely in my lower face and neck and was so unhappy with my changing appearance. I had met with a couple of other surgeons but was too scared to trust them with such a big surgery. Not only is Dr. Chang professionally incredible but she is also cool and sweet as can be and every office visit is a joy. I am so grateful I found Dr. Catherine Chang!

"Dr. Chang is absolutely amazing. I am beyond happy and thankful that I chose to have my procedure with her! Words can't describe how happy I am! My recovering was less than 3 days! Same day I was already on my feet! I only took pain medication for about a day. I recovered so fast, not a single issue. Now the best part is the results, the result is INCREDIBLE. Exactly what I wanted! Thank you Dr. Chang!!!"

"Dr. Catherine Chang is a masterful plastic surgeon! I cannot say enough about how happy I am with the results of my recent surgery! I have "cred" as they say because I'm in the business of medical aesthetics--a Registered Nurse in this field since the early 2000's. I have been extremely fortunate to work with legendary plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills. Thank you Dr. Chang for restoring this face and neck!"

"Dr. Cat Chang is amazing! I wish there were more than 5 stars I could give her. After years of contemplation, I went ahead and had the rhinoplasty (nose job) I have always wanted with Dr. Chang. I could not be more pleased with the results! I love my new profile, it is exactly what I hoped for!"

"Simply put, Dr. Chang is phenomenal on so many levels! It was such an easy decision to choose her to perform my breast implant replace and lift surgery. Apart from having a "rock star" academic resume, upon meeting her I was immediately impressed as she has a very caring demeanor, is personable, professional, compassionate, but most importantly, incredibly experienced and knowledgeable."

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