When we are young, ample, round cheeks are perceived as a marker of good health and many consider the rounded face to be a desirable feature. With age, some may prefer a less rounded face. This is where buccal fat removal or cheek fat removal may be able to help address your concerns. Buccal fat extraction, buccal fat excision, buccal fat removal involves carefully removing defined amounts of fat tissue from the buccal fat pads in the cheeks. The fat tissue is responsible for the rounded appearance of the cheeks. For some people, this results in prominent cheeks that may be out of balance with the rest of their facial features. If excessively rounded cheeks troubles you, with an associated loss of self-esteem, buccal fat removal may be a solution to help balance your facial features, and restore your confidence.