If you have larger buccal fat pads, you might feel like your face is too round or full. You may also feel like you have a โ€œbaby face.โ€ If youโ€™d like to make them smaller, a plastic surgeon might recommend buccal fat removal. This surgery is done to reduce the width of round faces.

If youโ€™re interested in buccal fat removal, read on to learn about the procedure and the potential complications.