1
: of, relating to, near, involving, or supplying a cheek
the buccal surface of a tooth
the buccal branch of the facial nerve
2
: of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth
the buccal cavity
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Rumors swirled of him getting a facelift, botox, and buccal fat removal, but the former football player never talked about what he’s done.
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For those unfamiliar, a buccal facial involves a technique where the therapist massages the muscles inside the cheeks and jawline.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Her thing is a buccal massage, which starts at $360.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024
Hydrating facial once every three months, buccal fat facial massage twice a year.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 June 2024
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025
For those unfamiliar, a buccal facial involves a technique where the therapist massages the muscles inside the cheeks and jawline.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Her thing is a buccal massage, which starts at $360.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024
Hydrating facial once every three months, buccal fat facial massage twice a year.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 June 2024
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“Buccal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buccal. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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