Beauty

Is Buccal Fat Removal The Newest BBL? These Celebrities Are Speculated To Have Undergone The Procedure, And Here's Why Some Doctors Recommend Against It

Lea Michele, Amelia Hamlin, and Sophie Turner's faces are more chiseled now, fueling speculations that they’ve undergone buccal fat removal. But what are the pros and cons of this popular – and sneaky – procedure?

By Nicole Dominique2 min read
Buccal Fat Removal
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Buccal fat removal isn’t necessarily a new thing, but there’s no doubt that the demand for this procedure has increased in recent years. On TikTok, you’ll find many clips of young women removing the fat from their “chubby” cheeks in order to attain a more chiseled and toned look. It’s evident that the Bella Hadid aesthetic – the sharp jawline, prominent cheekbones, and contoured face – has become the beauty standard, at least on social media and in Hollywood. Just take a look at all of these celebrities (who may have gotten it) and their before-and-afters!