Buccal Fat Removal Turkey — Cheek Reduction Istanbul from €1,620

What is included? Every MedProper buccal fat removal package is all-inclusive: surgeon fee, procedure room, anaesthesia, three to five nights in a partnered four- or five-star hotel, VIP airport transfers, all pre-operative blood tests, post-operative medications, and follow-up appointments during your stay. There are no hidden charges.

For comparison, buccal fat removal in the UK typically costs £3,000 to £5,000 at a private clinic. In the USA, prices range from $4,000 to $7,000 depending on the surgeon and city. Even after adding a return flight — £100 to £250 from London or $400 to $700 from the USA — MedProper's total cost is roughly half the UK price and one-third the US price.

Buccal Fat Removal Turkey vs UK vs USA: Full Cost Comparison

How Buccal Fat Removal Works

The Procedure

1. Anaesthesia. Local anaesthesia is injected into the inner cheek area. You are awake but feel no pain. General anaesthesia is available if preferred or if combining with other procedures.
2. Incision. A 1 to 2 cm incision is made inside the mouth, on the inner surface of each cheek. There are no external incisions and no visible scars.
3. Fat pad removal. The surgeon applies gentle pressure externally to push the buccal fat pad toward the incision. The fat pad is carefully separated from surrounding tissue and partially or fully removed, depending on the desired level of slimming.
4. Closure. The incision is closed with absorbable sutures that dissolve within 7 to 10 days. No suture removal is needed.

Duration: 30 to 45 minutes.

Partial vs Full Removal

Your surgeon may recommend partial removal if you have naturally thin cheeks or limited buccal fat, to avoid an overly gaunt appearance. Full removal is appropriate for patients with significant facial fullness who want maximum definition. The amount removed is determined during your consultation, and your surgeon will use photographs and measurements to plan the ideal result.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Buccal fat removal may be right for you if:

• You have round, full cheeks despite being at a healthy weight
• Your facial fullness is genetic — not caused by excess body fat
• You are at a stable weight — significant weight loss after surgery can cause an overly hollow appearance
• You are over 18 — ideally over 20, as the face continues to slim naturally into the early 20s
• You have realistic expectations — the procedure creates subtle to moderate slimming, not a dramatic transformation

Important Consideration: Ageing

The face naturally loses volume with age. Patients who are very young (under 25) or already have slim facial structures should carefully consider whether buccal fat removal is appropriate, as the cheeks may thin further with time. Your MedProper surgeon will assess your facial structure and advise honestly whether the procedure is right for you.

Contraindications

• BMI over 30 (weight loss may better address facial fullness)
• Very thin facial structure (risk of gaunt appearance)
• Active oral infections
• Parry-Romberg syndrome or progressive hemifacial atrophy

Recovery Timeline

When can you fly home? Most patients fly home 3 to 4 days after surgery. Buccal fat removal is minimally invasive with no external wounds, so flying is safe and comfortable shortly after the procedure.