Chubby cheeks and a slight double chin - what procedure would be best for me?

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I want to improve the appearance of my lower face, I want it to look slimmer and more lifted instead of droopy. I'm 23 and weigh 95 pounds but I've always have had pretty chubby cheeks and a slight double chin. I'd love to have sharper jawline and not have my double chin out when I smile. My cheeks are pretty heavy and give off a heavy droopy look. What procedure would you recommend- neck lipo, buccal fat removal or something else? Thank you so much!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill, Contour) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf treatments can provide skin tightening and lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Genuine6728,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Great posted photos. I recommend lipo under chin with mini neck lift via My Ellevate neck lift suture. Fee $8,000. under IV sedation/local anesthesia. Best to virtual consult with...

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Facial aesthetics especially on young people is primarily determined by bone structure.
You don’t have an abnormal fat distribution nor do you have abnormal buccal fat pads.
Liposuction can be very effective at giving a defined jaw line especially on individuals who are chubby or overweight.
For individuals with thin layers of subcutaneous fat Liposuction is not going to have a big impact.
To make a proper assessment in regards to facial aesthetics we need to see the entire face showing a frontal and lateral view.
Most issues surrounding the lower 1/3 of the face have to do with the shape and size of the mandible especially and its relationship to the Maxilla.
Oral surgeons tend to make assessments and recommend treatments based on bone structure while plastic surgeons tend to be soft tissue oriented.
Considering that the issue is primarily based on bone structure expect soft tissue solutions to only give partial improvements.
I highly recommend people avoid having buccal fat removed sins a loss of facial volume tends to cause premature facial aging.
95% of individuals seeking Chin and neck liposuction have an under developed mandible. This typically also presents with a dental overbite occlusion, profile pictures will show the upper lip having a more forward projection than the lower lip, premature double chin and premature jowl formation.
When the mandible lacks sufficient forward projection the platysma muscle drapes the neck in a more oblique fashion.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Chubby cheeks and a slight double chin - what procedure would be best for me?

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