I'd like to get rid of fat in my face and neck area. What procedure is best for me? (Photo)

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I'm not sure what procedure would be best for me. I'd like to get rid of as much fat in my face and neck area. Specifically, the areas I've circled in the pictures.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. 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.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Witty377571,
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

Louis D. Cole, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Liposuction of these areas is a good option to contour your cheeks and jowls. Smartlipo is an excellent technique to use in the areas. It is coupled with microcannular liposuction to remove fat. Good luck in your journey!

Gregory Chambon, MD · Answer

You would be a very good candidate for Smart Lipo. Not only would the procedure be minimally invasive under local anesthesia, but you would also benefit from the tightening that the laser provides and very little downtime.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Patients should avoid playing doctor and not attempt to make their own assessments regarding what are or are not appropriate procedures or treatments.
Do we put you at risk for choosing appropriate treatment that will not deliver what you anticipated.
Beach persons unique facial appearance except for facial aging is primarily determined by facial skeleton or bone structure.
Soft tissue coverage is highly consistent and predictable among people. The reason for your facial appearance is not because you have some sort of abnormal that distribution in your face. It is simply your facial look which is a combination of the genetic make up from both of your parents and his based on your facial as skeletal structure.
The areas you have circled look full because your mandable is small in comparison to your maxilla.
Removing fat in those areas will not change your underlying skeletal structure but will give you an abnormal fat distribution which are not the same thing. Inappropriate removal of facial fat can look disfiguring and become major issues later in life.
To get an appropriate assessment and better understanding a facial aesthetics I suggest having multiple in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeon or possibly oral surgeons.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom

Randy Dean, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
From your photos, I note extremely minimal fullness (if present at all) of the lower cheeks. There is moderate fullness of the submental area with blunting of the angle between your jawline and neck.
Small cannula liposuction of the cheeks will lessen the fat in this area if the fullness is due to fatty tissue deposition and not underlying muscle hypertrophy or overlying lax skin. An examination is required. The brand of liposuction instrument is not nearly as important as the individual controlling it. 
The fatty tissue under the chin may respond to non-surgical treatment utilizing Kybella injections. 
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...

I'd like to get rid of fat in my face and neck area. What procedure is best for me? (Photo)

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