Zeltiq or Ulthera for Cheeks?

asked 11 months ago by JessDavis in New York, NY
Latest answer by Jason D. Bloom, MD
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Tags: candidate, comparison, non surgical, sculpted

Hello everyone, I had been considering a buccal fat excision for a couple years, but because of my age (22) I decided against it. I do not have excess facial fat, but have always wanted a more sculpted look. I am wondering if I can decrease some of the fat in my cheeks through a non-invasive procedure like Zeltiq or Ulthera. Would something like this work for me?

2 answers to Zeltiq or Ulthera for Cheeks?

Zeltiq is not approved for the face

Zeltiq or Coolsculpting is a nice procedure that we offer for reducing abdominal, flank or back fat, but this is not approved for the face. In fact, I think it might be dangerous to apply the Zeltiq applicator to the face for this type of procedure. Buccal fat excision is a nice, minimally invasive procedure to sculpt the part of your face that may appear "cheeky" or full. You should consult with a surgeon first about these types of treatments. more

Jason D. Bloom, MD
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

Buccal fat pad

Hello, Ulthera is designed to tighten the deeper tissue of the face with results lasting about a year. Zeltiq is designed to reduce fat by essentially freezing it. Buccal fat pad removal is usually done via a small incision inside the mouth and permanently removes the buccal fat pad. If you wanted a more sculpted look just below your cheek bones buccal fat pat removal would be the quickest and most definitive way to do so. Ulthera is really designed for patients... more

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

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Zeltiq or Ulthera for Cheeks?

Zeltiq is not approved for the face

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