Why are young people queuing up to have their cheek fat removed?

This week we discuss the latest bizarre cosmetic surgery craze: buccal fat removal. Both men and women are asking surgeons to hollow out their face in a bid to replicate the taught, chiseled look of models and popstars. But in this weekend's Mail on Sunday, top experts are warning against the procedure due to the serious risks.

The Medical Minefield ask beauty guru Ashley Stobart why she was attracted her to the procedure - and what eventually put her off - while consultant plastic surgeon Dr Monica Fawzy explains how the op can leave patients with a frozen face - and looking 10 years older.

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