Sagging marionette lines - Would I benefit from buccal fat removal? (photos)

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I don’t want to look older or have hollowness if I do buccal fat removal but my face has always been a little wide im not sure if this would help target that. The extra fat around the corners of my mouth really bother me and specially how it makes it look like sagging marionette lines

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for providing photos. While you don’t appear to be a candidate for buccal fat removal, you may benefit from RF microneedling to restore your skin’s elasticity. This treatment option uses radiofrequency to encourage the body’s natural collagen production, reducing lower face sagging and smoothing lines while also tightening the skin and improving its texture. 
I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They will be able to review your concerns and determine the best treatment option for you.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Fit.andrea24! You are not a good candidate for buccal fat removal.  I recommend Morpheus 8.  Morpheus8 is a non-surgical treatment for full body skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and fat reduction of stubborn areas. It uses minimally invasive fractional radiofrequency energy (RF) to penetrate the skin deeper than other microneedling devices, triggering the skin’s natural healing response to promote skin tightening and lifting. Best, Dr. Nima.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Agree with buccal fat removal NOT a god option in your case. I recommend directed injection in the dents below corners of your mouth fold with HA fillers or nano fat with a sideburn or 1 stitch facelift under local anesthesia. Fee $6,000.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The width of the face is controlled by the cheekbones not the buccal fat. Excessive buccal fat creates fullness below the cheek bones. Knowing this difference determines whether cheek bone reduction or buccal fat removal would be best. The fullness by the side of your mouth is subcutaneous perioral dat which can be treated by very small cannula liposuction.

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