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Buccal Fat Removal Day of Surgery: Hour by Hour Guide
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Buccal Fat Removal Day of Surgery: Hour by Hour Guide

trueclinic Team
May 29, 2026
5 min read

What happens on the day of buccal fat removal? From arriving at the clinic to going back to your hotel, hour by hour.

Knowing what to expect on surgery day reduces anxiety. Here is your hour-by-hour guide.


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Quick Answer

You will arrive at the clinic, have final consultations and markings, undergo the procedure (30–45 minutes under local anesthesia), recover in the clinic for a few hours, then return to your hotel.


Your surgery day timeline

Morning (arrival)

  • ✓Clinic transfer picks you up from hotel
  • ✓Arrive at clinic, check in with reception
  • ✓Change into surgical gown
  • ✓Meet your surgeon for final markings
  • ✓Meet your anesthesiologist
  • ✓Sign consent forms

During surgery (30–45 minutes)

  • ✓Local anesthesia administered
  • ✓You are asleep or sedated throughout
  • ✓Surgeon performs the procedure
  • ✓Monitoring by medical team throughout

After surgery

  • ✓Wake up in recovery room
  • ✓Nurses monitor your vitals
  • ✓Light refreshments when ready
  • ✓Post-operative instructions from surgeon
  • ✓Prescriptions and medications provided

Return to hotel

  • ✓Clinic transfer takes you back to hotel
  • ✓Rest for the remainder of the day
  • ✓Take medications on schedule
  • ✓Nurse may visit for evening check

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does buccal fat removal take on the day?

The procedure takes 30–45 minutes. Including preparation and recovery, plan for 4-8 hours at the clinic total.

Will I be able to walk after buccal fat removal?

Yes, most patients walk (with assistance if needed) back to the transfer vehicle. Light walking is encouraged from day 1.

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