33, would I benefit from fat transfer to face & give me a more rested and fresh appearance? (Photos)

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I’m 33 years old and have lost a few kilos over the last six months and had liposuction to my lower cheek and jawline. I’m not sure if this procedure aged me or not but my nasolabial folds have become prominent and I have a weird bulge next to mouth on my left side. Would fat transfer to my face give me a more rested and fresh appearance?

Ali Cetinkaya, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, and I understand your concerns&mdash;subtle changes in facial volume can have a significant impact on how we perceive age and expression.
At 33, with recent weight loss and liposuction to the lower cheek and jawline, it's possible that some of the natural fat padding in your midface was reduced or shifted, leading to more noticeable nasolabial folds and asymmetries like the bulge you mentioned. Liposuction in this area can occasionally exaggerate underlying volume loss or highlight existing facial contours.
Fat transfer can absolutely be a good option for restoring lost volume and softening harsh lines like the nasolabial folds. It can also help rebalance the face and provide a more refreshed, rested appearance. Since the fat is your own tissue, it tends to integrate well, and when performed conservatively and skillfully, it can give natural-looking results.
However, it's also important to rule out other causes for the “bulge” you mentioned&mdash;sometimes post-lipo irregularities, scar tissue, or residual swelling can contribute, and this may need to be addressed separately (e.g., with massage, steroid injections, or minor revision).
A consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or aesthetic expert would be the best next step&mdash;they can assess volume loss, skin elasticity, and symmetry to determine if fat grafting or another approach (like filler or skin tightening) would give you the result you're looking for.

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