For patients with a baby face, especially patients over 30, it may be possible to reduce the buccal fat pads. This can establish a nice cheekbone-cheek contour. Of course, the overall facial symmetry should be evaluated. Chubby cheeks may arise from a deficient cheekbone area, so removal of... more
Options for getting rid of "baby face"?
I was born with a lot of fat on my face, people always tell me I have a "baby face". I'm 26 and I had my buccal fat pads removed, which has helped. The only problem is that I have excess fat/tissue along my jawline. I don't know if there's enough to actually do a lower facelift, but there's too much of it to fix with just laser treatments or other skin-tightening procedures. What are my options?
3 answers to “Options for getting rid of "baby face"?”
A: Baby Face
Liposuction above the jawline is a no-no, below the jawline may help to create a more angular face. Implants can take a way the rounded look you do not like. The combination of cheek implants and a chin implant can help in this regard. Of course, this is all hypothetical and your own facial features may not... more
A: Facial fat atrophy occurs with age
Without seeing photographs or examining you in person, it is very difficult to answer this question. In general, defatting a face is not a good idea unless it is extremely excessive. Remember as you age, the face usually undergoes changes that may cause facial fat atrophy. If surgery is performed at this... more
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