My face has always been very full. I an also of normal weight so it’s not very resistant to weight loss. The problem is when I smile and my face gets wider than the size of the rest of my face. I wanna know what my best treatment options are to get rid of all the fullness?
3 photos
Answers (1)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
March 5, 2025
Answer: achieve the "V" shaped jawline you desire.
There are several things here that can be considered. We can look at your masseter muscle, the jaw bone, the cheek bone, and the buccal fat. Each of these can be considered to improve symmetry. These are common procedures in my office.
The buccal fat shrinks with age just like fat in other areas of the face. The buccal fat pad descends with aging and becomes more visible as people age. I mainly remove buccal fat in heavier faces earlier in life. Having said that, I have had several older patients with repeated facelifts that...
In general, losing weight will normally cause some loss of fat in the face as well as the body. This would be true in someone who has not had buccal fat removal and in someone who has had the procedure. So, I would expect that if you lost weight, you would see your face become less chubby.
