Buccal Fat Removal Cost in Turkey 2026: Bichectomy Price and Packages

Buccal fat removal cost in Turkey is $1,000–$2,000 (approx. £750–£1,500) for buccal fat removal surgery in Turkey (also called bichectomy, cheek reduction or Bichat fat pad removal) through the plastic surgeons contracted by International Clinics in Istanbul, and the buccal fat removal Turkey all inclusive package tops out at the same figure. The bichectomy cost in Turkey depends on the package tier, the anesthesia and whether another facial procedure is added, so this guide lists the bichectomy Turkey price for each package, what the price includes, who is a candidate, how the surgery is done, the real recovery timeline and the risks, with the numbers checked against the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Cleveland Clinic.

Buccal fat is the pad of fat that sits between the cheekbones and the jaw bones and helps to shape the face. Everyone has it, but the amount differs from person to person; buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery that removes part of this pad to highlight the bone structure of the face, especially the cheekbones and the hollows between the cheeks and the jawline. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)

Buccal Fat Removal Turkey Cost at a Glance

Total Cost and What the Procedure Includes

The buccal fat removal cost in Turkey typically ranges between $1,000 and $2,000 (approx. £750–£1,500) with the plastic surgeons contracted by International Clinics. The lower figure is the basic procedure: the consultation, the surgical fee, local anesthesia and the medication you take home. The upper figure is the all-inclusive package for international patients, which adds the pre-operative tests, private transfers, hotel accommodation, a personal interpreter and the follow-up visits. The final quote is confirmed after the surgeon examines your face or your photographs.

For comparison, the average surgeon fee for buccal fat removal in the United States is $3,142 according to the latest ASPS statistics, and that figure does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses, so a US total is usually well above it. In Istanbul the published price is a single figure, which is why patients compare the two so often. (Source: ASPS)

Why Choose Turkey for This Procedure?

Turkey is one of the busiest destinations for facial contouring surgery because it combines three practical things: plastic surgeons who perform cheek reduction regularly, hospitals licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health that treat international patients routinely, and published package prices. The decisive factors are still the surgeon and the hospital, not the destination, so each reason below comes with what to check.

Discover the primary reasons behind the appealing buccal fat removal cost in Turkey:

• Economic Value: the package price in Istanbul is lower than the US average surgeon fee alone, because operating and living costs are lower, not because the operation is different. (Source: ASPS)
• Medical Expertise: ask the surgeon what training and qualifications they have, which professional organisations they belong to, how long they have been practising and how many buccal fat removals they have performed. (Source: NHS)
• Advanced Facilities: the hospitals contracted by International Clinics hold a Turkish Ministry of Health licence; ask which international accreditation the hospital holds and check it yourself.
• Comprehensive Services: all-inclusive packages provide hotel accommodation, private transportation and an interpreter, so that you understand every instruction.
• Natural Results: surgeons remove a measured amount of fat to define the cheek hollow without making the face look gaunt.
• Medical Tourism: Istanbul is a few hours by air from most European and Middle Eastern cities, but keep sightseeing for after the swelling has settled: the first days are for rest. (Source: NHS)
• Language: make sure the surgeon speaks a language you understand or that a medical interpreter is present, so that the procedure and its risks are explained properly. (Source: NHS)
• Continuous Monitoring: check-ups in Istanbul before you fly home and remote follow-up afterwards, agreed in writing before you travel.

These advantages explain the affordable buccal fat removal cost in Turkey, provided the quote names the surgeon, the hospital and everything the price covers.

Surgeons experienced in buccal fat removal

Buccal fat removal is performed by plastic surgeons, and you can compare the profiles of the plastic surgeons contracted by International Clinics, such as Asst. Prof. Ahmet Aydın, or browse the full list of plastic surgeons in Turkey before your consultation. A provider with plastic surgery training, such as a licensed plastic surgeon, usually performs this operation, and it can take place in a hospital or in a surgical office. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)

What Is Buccal Fat Removal Surgery in Turkey (Bichectomy)?

Buccal fat removal surgery in Turkey is the same operation performed anywhere else: the surgeon makes a small incision inside the mouth, on the inner side of each cheek, exposes the buccal fat pad (the Bichat fat pad) and removes a measured part of it. The goal is to thin the cheeks, specifically in the area of the cheek hollows, so that the cheekbones look more defined. Bichectomy Turkey packages simply bundle this operation with the travel services; the technique does not change. (Source: ASPS)

Because the fat pad sits under the cheekbone, removing it accentuates the hollow between the cheekbone and the jaw; it does not lift sagging skin and it does not change the bones. Patients who want a stronger jawline or higher cheekbones ask about V-line jaw surgery or cheekbone surgery instead, and patients with a soft double chin usually need submental liposuction rather than a bichectomy. The buccal fat pad is sometimes removed during a facelift without a separate incision inside the mouth. (Source: ASPS)

Ideal Candidates for the Procedure

This procedure does not suit everyone: it targets adults with persistent lower-cheek fullness that does not improve with weight loss. You may be a good candidate if you are physically healthy and at a stable weight, you have realistic expectations, you are a nonsmoker and you are bothered by the appearance of your chubby cheeks; the ASPS stresses that it is a highly individualised procedure that you should do for yourself, not to fit an ideal image. (Source: ASPS)

Assess these essential medical criteria when evaluating your buccal fat removal cost in Turkey:

• Genetic Fullness: round lower cheeks that persist despite a healthy weight, because the problem is the fat pad, not general body fat.
• Stable Weight: a consistent, healthy weight before surgery, since weight changes alter the result. (Source: ASPS)
• Good Health: no uncontrolled chronic condition that slows healing; your blood pressure, medical history and medications, including herbs and supplements, are reviewed before surgery. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)
• Appropriate Age: an adult face that has finished developing; patients over a certain age may not be good candidates, because buccal fat naturally decreases with age. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)
• Face Shape: a naturally narrow or thin face is usually not suitable, because further hollowing can look gaunt. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)
• Realistic Expectations: understanding that the change is a subtle refinement of the cheek hollow, not a new face.
• Skin Elasticity: firm skin that adapts to the new contour; loose skin may need a lift instead.
• Non-Smoker: your surgeon may ask you to stop smoking or using tobacco before surgery, because it slows wound healing. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)

Meeting these requirements protects the investment in your buccal fat removal cost in Turkey.

Detailed Surgical Steps

Buccal fat removal is a short outpatient procedure: it can be done in a hospital or in the surgeon’s office, you receive a local anesthetic and stay awake, and you go home the same day. If other procedures are done at the same time, you may receive general anesthesia and will need someone to drive you afterwards. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)

Review the clinical sequence behind the buccal fat removal cost in Turkey:

• Initial Consultation: the surgeon reviews your goals, your health history and your medications, examines the cheeks and decides how much fat to remove.
• Anesthesia: local anesthesia for an isolated bichectomy; intravenous sedation or general anesthesia when it is combined with a facelift, rhinoplasty or chin liposuction. (Source: ASPS)
• Incision Creation: a small incision inside the mouth on the inner portion of each cheek, so that no scar is visible on the face. (Source: ASPS)
• Pad Identification: gentle pressure on the outside of the cheek exposes the buccal fat pad through the incision. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)
• Partial Excision: a measured quantity of fat is cut and removed, avoiding over-resection that would hollow the face.
• Wound Closure: the incisions are closed with sutures inside the mouth, typically absorbable ones. (Source: ASPS)
• Instructions: do not play with the sutures with your tongue until the surgeon clears you, and use the prescribed mouth rinse to lower the risk of infection. (Source: ASPS)
• Recovery Guidelines: written instructions on diet, medication, warning signs and the follow-up schedule.

In the studies pooled by a 2021 systematic review, isolated buccal fat pad excisions were performed under local anesthesia or conscious sedation, and general anesthesia was reserved for cases combined with extensive procedures such as submental liposuction or rhinoplasty. (Source: Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal, 2021)

Detailed Breakdown of Expenses

The buccal fat removal Turkey cost depends on several factors: the surgeon’s experience, the type of anesthesia, the hospital and what the package includes. In the United States the ASPS lists the surgeon’s fee, hospital or surgical facility costs, anesthesia fees, prescriptions and medical tests as separate items; in Istanbul they are bundled into one of three package tiers. (Source: ASPS)

This table categorises the buccal fat removal cost in Turkey by package:

This clear distribution helps you plan your buccal fat removal cost in Turkey. If you are considering a cheek procedure together with a lift, our guides to the mini facelift price in Turkey and to a facelift in Turkey list what each adds to the quote.

Buccal Fat Removal Turkey All-Inclusive Package: What It Covers

The buccal fat removal Turkey all inclusive package is the $1,800–$2,000 (approx. £1,350–£1,500) tier: the operation itself, the pre-operative blood tests, private transfers between the airport, the hotel and the hospital, hotel accommodation for the recovery days, a personal interpreter and the check-ups with the surgeon before you fly home. Ask for the list in writing, because the NHS warns against websites that sell cosmetic surgery as part of a holiday and advises a consultation with the surgeon who will operate, not only with sales staff. (Source: NHS)

What the package usually does not cover: flights, additional nights if you stay longer, and other facial procedures performed in the same session. Check also whether the surgeon or clinic holds insurance that would cover you, because travel insurance does not usually cover problems arising from surgery abroad. (Source: NHS)

Pros and Cons of the Procedure

Evaluating the buccal fat removal cost in Turkey means weighing a small, permanent change against a small but real list of risks. The table below presents both sides so that you can make an informed decision with your surgeon.

This comparison enables an informed decision regarding your buccal fat removal cost in Turkey. The Cleveland Clinic reminds patients that buccal fat diminishes naturally with age and suggests asking the surgeon what changes to expect over time. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)

Risks and Complications of Buccal Fat Removal

Buccal fat removal is a low-risk operation for healthy adults, but the ASPS lists the following possible complications: anesthesia risks, asymmetry, bleeding, deep vein thrombosis and cardiac or pulmonary complications, fluid accumulation (seroma), hematoma, infection, injury to a salivary duct, injury to branches of the facial nerve resulting in temporary or permanent facial muscle weakness, numbness or other changes in sensation, persistent pain, poor healing of the incisions, prolonged swelling, a suboptimal aesthetic result or minimal change, and the possibility of revision surgery. (Source: ASPS)

How often do these problems occur? A 2021 systematic review of 121 patients and 134 cheek refinement procedures found a weighted mean postoperative complication rate of 3.3%: seven complications in total, namely trismus (difficulty opening the mouth) in three cases, transient weakness of the buccal branch of the facial nerve in two, fever in one and facial asymmetry in one. The authors concluded that buccal fat pad removal has an initially favourable outcome and a low complication rate, but noted the lack of published long-term follow-up data. (Source: Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal, 2021)

Contact your surgeon right away if you notice excessive bleeding, signs of infection, an asymmetrical or poorly healing result, or an abnormal taste that could indicate damage to a salivary gland; shortness of breath, chest pain or an abnormal heartbeat are emergencies. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)

Recovery Stages and Timeline

Recovery after buccal fat removal is short. You follow a liquid diet for a day or two and then add soft foods as your surgeon approves; swelling, bruising and numbness at the incision sites are expected and fade gradually. Healing usually takes about three weeks, normal activities resume after a few days to a week, and the final result takes several months. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)

Anticipate this healing timeline when assessing the buccal fat removal cost in Turkey:

• Day One: rest, ice packs on the cheeks and a liquid diet; avoid strenuous exertion.
• First Few Days: soft foods only, to spare the incisions and the jaw muscles.
• Week One: the initial facial swelling reduces noticeably; most patients return to desk work.
• Week Two: light daily activities and the first check-up; the NHS advises not to fly for 7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures. (Source: NHS)
• Week Three: the internal incisions have usually healed.
• Month One: the first definition of the cheek hollow appears as the swelling keeps going down.
• Months Three to Six: the final results may be obscured by swelling at first and take several months to appear as the cheeks gradually contour to their new shape. (Source: ASPS)
• Medical Follow-up: attend the scheduled visits and keep using the prescribed rinses. (Source: ASPS)

Healing continues for several weeks as the swelling decreases, and your surgeon may prescribe special mouth rinses to lower the risk of infection. (Source: ASPS)

Real Patient Stories

We do not publish unverified testimonials. When you read patient stories and buccal fat removal Turkey reviews online, look for photos taken at least three months after surgery, in the same lighting and from the same angle as the before photo, because early photos show swelling rather than the result. Ask the surgeon to show you before and after cases of patients with a face shape similar to yours, and ask how the result looked a year later.

Real patient stories usually describe the same pattern: a day or two on liquids, a swollen face for the first week, a return to work within a week, and a subtle definition of the cheek hollow that becomes obvious only after a few months. A story that promises a dramatic change in two weeks is describing swelling, not a result. (Source: ASPS)

Our Packages and Easy Booking Procedures

International Clinics is neither a treatment centre nor a hospital broker: it is the link between you and the right treatment. We searched for skilled plastic surgeons and reputable hospitals, contracted with them against the highest standards of medical quality, and prepare a treatment plan tailored to your case, with a written price that lists what it covers and excludes hidden fees.

Explore the steps that accompany your buccal fat removal cost in Turkey:

• Free Consultation: send photos of your face from the front and both sides so that the surgeon can confirm you are a candidate before you book a buccal fat removal Turkey consultation.
• Airport Reception: a driver meets you on arrival in Istanbul and takes you to the hotel.
• Hotel Accommodation: comfortable rooms in a hotel near the hospital for the recovery days.
• Personal Interpreter: a companion who speaks your language for every medical conversation. (Source: NHS)
• In-Person Consultation: the surgeon examines your cheeks and confirms the plan and the price before surgery. (Source: NHS)
• Comprehensive Testing: the mandatory pre-operative laboratory tests before surgery.
• Transparent Pricing: a written total cost without unexpected charges.
• Follow-up: check-ups in Istanbul and remote follow-up after you fly home, including what happens if a complication appears. (Source: NHS)

These packages make the buccal fat removal cost in Turkey predictable, from the first photo to the last check-up.

Bichectomy Cost in Turkey vs the United States

The bichectomy cost in Turkey, $1,000–$2,000 (approx. £750–£1,500) for the full package, compares with an average surgeon fee of $3,142 in the United States according to the ASPS, a figure that excludes anesthesia, the operating room, prescriptions and tests. The bichectomy Turkey price is therefore roughly a third to two thirds of the US surgeon fee alone, and it includes the services that a US patient pays for separately. (Source: ASPS)

Buccal fat removal is a cosmetic procedure, so health insurance does not cover it in either country; many surgeons offer financing plans. Non-surgical alternatives such as fillers do not remove the fat pad, but our facial fillers cost guide explains what they can and cannot do for the cheeks, and the jowl liposuction guide covers fat along the jawline, which a bichectomy does not treat. (Source: ASPS)

Expert Pro-Tips

These practical habits support healing after a bichectomy; they do not replace the instructions you receive from your surgeon.

We gathered these tips to protect your buccal fat removal cost in Turkey:

• Ice Packs: apply them during the first two days to minimise swelling.
• Oral Hygiene: use the prescribed mouth rinse after meals to prevent infection of the incisions. (Source: ASPS)
• Sleeping Position: rest with your head elevated on two pillows to limit fluid build-up.
• Soft Diet: liquids for a day or two, then soups and soft foods, before returning to a normal diet. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)
• Avoid Heat: stay away from saunas, hot baths and sun exposure until the swelling has settled.
• Stay Hydrated: drink plenty of fluids while your diet is limited to liquids and soft foods.
• No Smoking: stop cigarettes and all tobacco before and after surgery, because they delay wound healing. (Source: Cleveland Clinic)
• Medication Adherence: take the prescribed medication exactly as directed and keep every follow-up appointment. (Source: ASPS)

Follow these tips to secure a smooth recovery and protect your buccal fat removal cost in Turkey.

Conclusion

Buccal fat removal in Turkey costs $1,000–$2,000 (approx. £750–£1,500) through the plastic surgeons contracted by International Clinics, compared with an average surgeon fee of $3,142 in the United States, and the all-inclusive package covers the tests, transfers, hotel, interpreter and follow-up. It is a short operation under local anesthesia with incisions inside the mouth, a recovery of about a week for normal activities and a final result after several months; the complication rate in the published literature is low, but the change is permanent, so the decision deserves a careful consultation. (Source: Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal, 2021)

To find out the exact buccal fat removal cost in Turkey for your face, contact International Clinics through the Contact Us button on this page and send your photos to receive a written quote that lists the surgeon, the package tier and everything the price covers.