01/05/2026
Buccal fat pad:
What it is and can it be improved without surgery?
The buccal fat pad is a deep fat structure located between the chewing muscles, not under the skin.
Everyone has it — regardless of body weight.
With age or due to tension in the jaw muscles, it can:
▫️ shift downward
▫️ make the lower face look heavier
▫️ create the appearance of round cheeks or jowls
❗️This fat does not disappear with dieting or weight loss.
What can be done without surgery?
With split (deep structural) massage, we don’t remove the buccal fat pad,
but we can improve its position and change how the face looks visually.
✨ Real benefits:
✔️ relaxation of the jaw muscles
✔️ reduced pressure on the fat pad
✔️ a slimmer, more sculpted face
✔️ enhanced cheekbones
✔️ reduced puffiness
✔️ a lighter, more defined lower face
💡 Clients often say:
“Nothing was removed — but my face looks slimmer.”
Massage works with the root cause, not just the surface.
The best results come from proper technique and consistency.