Buccal Fat Removal
The buccal fat pads are removed through a small incision inside the mouth in 20 to 30 minutes, under local anesthesia with or without twilight sedation, for a permanent, more sculpted cheek.
Buccal fat removal with Dr. Leonard Grossman creates a more sculpted cheek and midface by removing the buccal fat pads through a small incision inside the mouth. The 20 to 30 minute procedure is done under local anesthesia with or without twilight sedation at his Brooklyn, NYC surgery center, and swelling usually subsides within a few days. Patients travel from across New York City for his selective, natural approach.

Buccal fat removal and lower-face contouring procedures performed at Dr. Grossman’s Brooklyn surgery center.
The buccal fat pads are removed through a small incision inside the mouth in 20 to 30 minutes, under local anesthesia with or without twilight sedation, for a permanent, more sculpted cheek.
Fillers can add cheek volume for a temporary result, while your own fat, enhanced with its stem cells, gives a lasting one. Dr. Grossman has abandoned cheek implants.
Ultrasound and power-assisted liposuction slims a heavy neck or double chin in about 30 to 45 minutes, and most patients resume normal activities within 24 to 72 hours.
Buccal fat removal is a short, focused procedure for full lower cheeks. Dr. Leonard Grossman removes the buccal fat pads through a small incision inside the mouth, which leaves no visible scar on the face and preserves your smile and expressions. Patients recover comfortably at home without compression garments or narcotics, typically returning to normal activities within a few days. Consultation, surgery and follow-up all take place in a private setting at his Brooklyn surgery center.

See patients one year after buccal fat removal, including combined chin and neck procedures.
Buccal fat removal planned by a surgeon who removes only what your face does not need.
More than 30 years of facial surgery, after a fully accredited plastic surgery residency completed in 1995.
Everything is done through the mouth: the fat pads are released and removed in roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
His AAAHC-accredited Brooklyn surgery center is private and outpatient, with no hospital stay.
No compression garments, narcotics or pillows, and swelling usually subsides within a few days.
Consult with Dr. Leonard Grossman about your buccal fat removal goals in Brooklyn.

Reconstructive and Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Leonard Grossman is a Brooklyn, New York City plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 30 years of experience and a pioneer of Organic Plastic Surgery, using patients' own fat in place of synthetic materials. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in 1985, completed his internship and General Surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, and completed fellowships in Microsurgery at Montefiore Hospital and Burns and Reconstruction at Jacobi Hospital. In 1995 he completed a fully accredited plastic surgery residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Texas; his practice reports he became the first American plastic surgeon to use Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction that year. He pioneered calf augmentation with fat grafting in 1995 and, by his practice's count, has performed more than 4,500 calf augmentations. He operates at his fully accredited (AAAHC) surgery center at 3039 Emmons Ave in Brooklyn. Recognized by the Castle Connolly Guide, Vitals.com and RateMDs.com, he is dedicated to privacy, professionalism, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care.
Dr. Grossman removes the buccal fat pads through a small incision inside the mouth and carefully closes it, so nothing shows on the face. The procedure typically takes 20 to 30 minutes and is usually completed within an hour from start to finish. It is performed under local anesthesia, with or without twilight sedation, depending on your preference and medical needs.
Ask how buccal fat removal works, what recovery looks like and whether you are a candidate.
Consultation, buccal fat removal and follow-up take place at 3039 Emmons Ave in Brooklyn, serving patients from across New York City.
New York City
Service Area
Brooklyn
Surgery Center
212-585-2133
Contact
Contact the Brooklyn office to schedule your buccal fat removal consultation.
Listed as one of the best plastic surgeons in New York City.
Listed among recommended plastic surgeons by Vitals.com.
Listed among recommended plastic surgeons by RateMDs.com.
Recognized by Vitals.com among its top 10 plastic surgeons.
Contact Dr. Leonard Grossman’s Brooklyn office to request a buccal fat removal consultation and personalized quote.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 212-585-2133. You can also send us a quick email at drgrossmanstaff@hotmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 212-585-2133. You can also send us a quick email at drgrossmanstaff@hotmail.com.