Sculpt Your Cheekbones with
Precision and Confidence
Experience the Transformation of Buccal Fat Reduction by Dr. Manaf Khatib
Are you seeking to achieve a more chiseled and defined facial appearance, reduce excess cheek fullness, and enhance your overall facial harmony? Dr. Manaf Khatib, a distinguished consultant plastic surgeon based in London and Hertfordshire, specializes in Buccal Fat Reduction. Explore how this transformative procedure can help you attain a sculpted and confident look.
What is Buccal Fat Reduction?
Buccal Fat Reduction is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to reduce the volume of the buccal fat pad, located in the cheeks. By selectively removing this excess fat, the procedure creates a slimmer and more sculpted facial contour.
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Buccal Fat Reduction
At A Glance
Length of surgery
60min
Anaesthetic
LA with sedation – GA can be arranged
Hospital Stay
Daycase
Time-off Work
Dependent on type of work usually 2-3 days
Time-Off Exercise
Gentle exercise at 2 weeks back to normal at 6 weeks
Postop-care
1 week nurse wound check. Follow up with Mr Khatib 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year
Benefits of Buccal Fat Reduction
- Enhanced Facial Contour: Achieve a chiseled and defined look by reducing excess cheek fullness.
- Improved Facial Harmony: Enhance your overall facial aesthetics and balance.
- Minimally Invasive: Buccal Fat Reduction requires small incisions inside the mouth, resulting in minimal scarring and a quicker recovery.
- Natural-Looking Results: Enjoy natural-looking and proportionate facial contours that complement your unique features.
The Consultation Process:
Your Personalized Buccal Fat Reduction Plan
At Dr. Manaf Khatib’s practice, your unique goals and facial anatomy are our top priority. During your initial consultation, Dr. Khatib will carefully assess your cheeks, discuss your desired outcomes, and collaborate with you to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and ensures natural-looking results.
The Buccal Fat Reduction Procedure:
What to Expect during Buccal Fat Reduction
Dr. Khatib’s extensive experience in cosmetic surgery guarantees a safe and effective procedure. Buccal Fat Reduction typically involves:
- Anesthesia: You will receive local anesthesia to ensure your comfort during the surgery.
- Small Incisions: Dr. Khatib will make small, discreet incisions inside the mouth.
- Fat Removal: Excess buccal fat is carefully removed to sculpt the cheeks.
- Recovery: After the procedure, you will experience a relatively short recovery period as you enjoy your refined facial contour.
Sculpt your confidence and redefine your facial contours with Buccal Fat Reduction by Dr. Manaf Khatib
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Why
Choose
Us
ETHICAL
GUIDANCE
We prioritise your needs, never suggesting unnecessary procedures. Our consultations provide expert advice without sales pressure.
DUAL
CERTIFICATION
Mr. Khatib holds both UK and EU board certifications in plastic surgery—a rare distinction ensuring the highest standards of surgical excellence.
METICULOUS
PRECISION
Every incision is carefully planned and executed with exceptional attention to detail, delivering natural-looking results that enhance your appearance.
COMPLETE
TRANSPARENCY
From consultation to recovery, we provide clear information about procedures, potential risks, expected outcomes, and realistic recovery timelines.
PRESTIGIOUS
TRAINING
Refined surgical skills through fellowships at Cadogan Clinic London, Wellington Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’, and Royal Marsden Hospital.
BESPOKE
APPROACH
Your treatment plan is uniquely designed around your anatomy, aesthetic goals and lifestyle—never a standardised solution.
Meet Your Surgeon –
Mr Manaf Khatib
Mr Manaf Khatib is a consultant plastic surgeon based in London and Hertfordshire. His NHS practice is based at the Lister Hospital – East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
Mr Khatib qualified from St George’s University of London in 2010 with a distinction in medical sciences and a merit in clinical practice. He then undertook a 2-year foundation programme in academic surgery at Imperial College London after competitive selection, where he was part of a team developing a hernia repair surgical simulation model. This work was subsequently published in the American Journal of Surgery. Mr Khatib has also co-authored a textbook on dermatology, ophthalmology, and ENT.
In parallel to his clinical training, he completed a Masters of Science in Surgical Sciences at the University of Edinburgh and received a distinction on his work researching the use of LASER Doppler imaging in burn depth assessment.
Our Locations
London
Cadogan Clinic
London
120 Sloane St, London SW1X 9BW
United Kingdom
Weymouth Street
Hospital
42-46 Weymouth St, London W1G 6DR
United Kingdom
St John & St Elizabeth
Hospital
60 Grove End Rd, London NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Hertfordshire
Spire Harpenden
Hospital
Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP
United Kingdom
One Hatfield
Hospital
Hatfield Ave., Hatfield AL10 9UA
United Kingdom
Lister Hospital
NHS Practice
Coreys Mill Ln, Stevenage SG1 4AB
United Kingdom
Sculpt Your Confidence
with Slimmer Cheeks
Dr. Manaf Khatib and his dedicated team are committed to helping you achieve a slimmer and more sculpted facial appearance with Buccal Fat Reduction. If you are ready to reduce cheek fullness and enhance your facial harmony with natural-looking results, contact us today to schedule your consultation.
Contact us now to book your consultation and take the first step toward a more chiseled and confident look.

