Bichectomy Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of bichectomy (buccal fat removal) in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Bichectomy removes part of the buccal fat pad in each cheek through a small cut inside the mouth, to slim the lower face. In the UAE, costs depend on:

• Surgeon and facility: fees differ between clinics and hospitals.
• Anaesthesia: usually local, sometimes with sedation.
• Combined procedures: such as chin or jawline work.
• Follow-up: post-operative checks.

Facial fat naturally reduces with age. Removing buccal fat from a face that is already slim can make the cheeks look hollow later. Surgeons usually select people with full lower cheeks and avoid removing too much.

Ask how much tissue will be taken and how your face may change over time.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists injury to branches of the facial nerve (temporary or permanent weakness), injury to a salivary duct and asymmetry.

In Dubai, the Dubai Health Authority's standards for cosmetic procedures require practitioners to work within their licensed scope. Check the surgeon's licence before booking.

• Swelling: settles over a few weeks.
• Eating: soft foods and mouth rinses for a few days.
• Final result: seen after a few months.
• Scars: none visible, as the incision is inside the mouth.