Buccal fat removal has been trending on TikTok ever since Chrissy Teigen revealed she underwent the procedure to thin her cheeks. The procedure, also called buccal fat pad excision, is regarded as the secret to “Instagram cheekbones.”
But what exactly does the procedure entail? We spoke with board-certified plastic surgeons to find out what you should know before getting the surgery, who the best candidates are, and the pros and cons of getting the procedure done.