I'm a male who wants my two nasolabial fat pads (jowl pads) removed to look chiseled. Options? (photo)

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1) I dont want to ruin the youthful malar fat pad. Does the nasolabial fat pad exist in ISOLATION? Some facial fat photos online show the nasolabial fat pad as SEPERATE. Its right below the malar fat pad. In other photos, it's PART of he malar fat pad?! 2. Is the nasolabial fat pad key for looking young? Will I look HIV+ if I removed it? Btw... Filling in the nasolabial fold would NOT help me look *CHISELED*!

John Mesa, MD · Answer

It would be great if pictures of the face are posted to determine the nasolabial fat pads. Without pictures it is very difficult to understand the problem and suggest some potential options.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Buccal fat excision is an appropriate surgical procedure for patients that of overly full and wide cheek areas. In common terms, it is good for patients who have chipmunk cheeks. Liposuction can also be used to further slim the face. You are a patient that would need and in person consultation for a complete evaluation and explanation of the positives and negatives of this procedure in your situation.
I hope this helps.

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I'm a male who wants my two nasolabial fat pads (jowl pads) removed to look chiseled. Options? (photo)

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