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Cheek Reduction Surgery
Not everyone wants fuller cheeks. For some patients, the concern is the opposite — cheeks that feel too round or full, leaving the face looking less defined than they’d like. Both men and women may seek a slimmer, more sculpted facial contour that reads as mature and refined. Cheek reduction surgery softens that roundness for a more toned, balanced appearance. Dr. Erez Dayan offers cheek reduction at Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno/Tahoe, NV.
Cheek reduction is a procedure where restraint matters as much as skill — remove too much and the face can look gaunt with age — and Dr. Erez Dayan is known for the conservative, proportion-first judgment it requires. A board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Medical Director of Avance Plastic Surgery Institute, he assesses each face as a whole to ensure a slimmer contour today still ages beautifully tomorrow. Dr. Dayan trained in the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program, where he served as Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, and completed an elite aesthetic fellowship at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Cheek reduction is one of the practice’s face and neck cosmetic procedures.
Is Cheek Reduction Right for You?
The best candidates for cheek reduction have naturally full or round cheeks that feel disproportionate to the rest of the face. Because the procedure removes fat that the face would otherwise rely on for volume later in life, it isn’t ideal for everyone — patients with thinner faces, in particular, may be better served by other options. During a consultation, Dr. Dayan listens to your goals, evaluates your facial structure, and gives honest guidance, recommending the procedure only when it truly fits — along with a full explanation of its benefits and risks.
“Buccal fat removal can beautifully define a fuller face, but it has to be done conservatively. I’m always thinking about how a face will look in ten or twenty years, not just after surgery — that long view is what protects the result.” — Dr. Erez Dayan
Buccal Fat Removal in Reno/Tahoe
Cheek reduction typically involves removing the buccal fat pad — the mass of fat in the cheek that, when larger, creates a rounder, fuller look. Dr. Dayan makes a few small incisions inside the mouth, through which he removes the buccal fat pads and any other necessary fatty tissue. Because the incisions are inside the mouth, the scars are completely hidden, leaving no visible evidence on the face. When helpful, he can also perform fat transfer contouring during the same procedure to create a smooth, toned result that blends seamlessly with the rest of the face. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis in about an hour, and you return home the same day.
What to Expect During Recovery
Dr. Dayan provides complete aftercare instructions for caring for your incisions, managing any discomfort, and supporting a smooth recovery. You’ll return for a follow-up visit in a week or two so he can confirm you’re healing well and that postoperative swelling is resolving. An immediate difference is noticeable on the day of surgery, with full results typically evident within three to four weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cheek Reduction Surgery
What is buccal fat removal?
Buccal fat removal reduces the buccal fat pad in the cheek to slim a rounder, fuller face. Dr. Dayan removes the fat through small incisions inside the mouth, so there’s no visible scarring.
Am I a good candidate for cheek reduction?
The best candidates have naturally full or round cheeks that feel out of proportion with the rest of the face. It isn’t ideal for thinner faces, and Dr. Dayan will tell you honestly whether it’s the right choice for you.
Are there visible scars?
No. The incisions are made inside the mouth, so any scarring is completely hidden and there’s no evidence of surgery on the face.
Will cheek reduction make me look gaunt as I age?
This is why a conservative approach matters. Dr. Dayan removes fat judiciously and considers how your face will age, so you achieve definition now without an overdone or hollow look later.
Is buccal fat removal permanent?
Yes, the removed fat does not return, which is part of why careful, conservative removal is so important. Dr. Dayan plans the procedure with that permanence in mind.
What is recovery like?
The procedure is outpatient and takes about an hour. You’ll notice an immediate difference, with full results in about three to four weeks, supported by a follow-up visit and detailed aftercare.
Why Choose Avance Plastic Surgery Institute for Cheek Reduction
- Conservative, Proportion-First Approach: judicious fat removal that protects how your face ages
- Harvard Training and Aesthetic Fellowship: board-certified with elite fellowship training
- Hidden, Intraoral Incisions: no visible scarring on the face
- Seamless Contouring: optional fat transfer to blend the result with the whole face
- Honest Candidacy Guidance: the procedure recommended only when it truly fits
Schedule Your Cheek Reduction Consultation in Reno/Tahoe
If full, round cheeks are affecting your facial definition, cheek reduction with Dr. Erez Dayan can create a slimmer, balanced contour. Contact Avance Plastic Surgery Institute in Reno/Tahoe, NV at (775) 800-4444 to schedule a consultation. Virtual consultations are also available for patients traveling from out of town.
Maintenance Program
The maintenance program at Avance Plastic Surgery Institute is designed to offer patients a convenient way to continue seeing the benefits of our treatments for as long as possible.
To maintain the outcomes of face and neck cosmetic procedures, we recommend non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments with the following devices:
- Forma (InMode)
- Morpheus 8 (InMode)
- Evoke (InMode)
