Would Kybella improve my face/add definition? (Photos)

Thank you for your question. I would be very careful about considering buccal fat pad removal or the use of Kybella to improve your facial shape. It does appear as though your chin is slightly recessed and you may benefit from a chin augmentation. In addition, your mid-face might benefit from a small amount of fat grafting. Again, I would be very careful about removing fat from your face because as we age we typically lose fat and this contributes to an aging look. I would urge you to see a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial rejuvenation before making any final decision. Good luck!

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

I would recommend buccal fat minimal removal, KyBella with lipo under chin, a chin implant in combination. Fee range in $10,000+/-.

Hi, and thanks for your question. I would recommend multiple rounds of Kybella to remove the fat in your areas of concern. My patients have a very high satisfactory rating when using Kybella in the face. Synthetic deoxycholic acid is the ingredient used in Kybella, which is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of fat. When injected into fat, Kybella destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness on the face. Buccal fat removal would also be a good option, however, I do not think you would be happy with buccal fat removal as you do not have much fat in the buccal area, and you do not want to have a "gaunt look" because that sunken in look will only get worse as you get older. Your main concern is probably your jowl and under the chin area, which would improve with Kybella (non-invasive) or liposuction (invasive).

Please see a board-certified physician for your consultation. Best of luck to you!

Sincerely, James Fernau, MD
FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society