More and more long-term research studies now indicate that the Buccal Fat Pad is a unique fat pad that does not fluctuate like the fat underneath your skin over time and with weight changes. With age, the fat underneath our skin does shrink, and the fear is that if the buccal fat pad is removed in youth, the already reduced fat pad will shrink even further in older age and make someone look gaunt. However, we now know this is only sometimes the case. The key is moderation and removing the right amount of fat in the first place. Lastly, there are also benefits to doing Buccal Fat Removal at a younger age because the skin is usually healthier and more elastic and will shrink readily after cheek reduction without the risk of developing looser skin.