You may be a candidate for buccal fat extraction if you are healthy enough to undergo surgery and feel that your cheeks are excessively puffy or chubby.

The best way to find out if you are a candidate is to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing cheek reduction and other facial plastic surgery procedures. 

During the consultation, your surgeon will examine your facial anatomy, compile your medical history (including all medications you are currently taking) and listen to your concerns about your cheeks and your aesthetic goals. Based on the results of this consultation, he or she will determine whether you are a suitable candidate for buccal fat extraction.