Face and temporal lift 50 years old. Can a little lipo be done above the buccal fat area? (Photo)

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Hi question. When doing a vertical deep plane and the fascia is lifted can a little lipo be done small area (above lip buccol.fat ara) can that be lipo?? Also doing a fat transfer to the face can that sometimes fail and cause heaviness in the fat or earlier drippiness?? Thanks so kindly

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. This question highlights an important point. In general, during any facial rejuvenation procedure, the surgeon will try to preserve facial fat volume as much as possible. We avoid removing fat unless absolutely necessary. Small areas of fat, such as the area you describe, can be treatment with a tiny amount of liposuction. This is much different to the liposuction approach we use in other areas of the body and sometimes even the neck.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I'm not a fan of fat injection to the face. It does no good and will either dissolve or become lumpy. I also don't go for these fancy new dangled facelifts. Find someone who just dies a good basic facelift without all the bells and whistles. Simpler is better

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