Less invasive permanent options for lower face heaviness? (Photos)

Question

Im F23 and always had lower face heaviness, i think my midface does not help since it’s flat. I’ve gone to medspas to discuss options and I’ve been told it’s baby fat pads and I have no skin laxity. Not sure what permanent solution I have. I feel like these pads age me, my face looks longer and droppier because of it. I feel like the only solution is a lower / mid face lift but that’s too invasive at my age. I’m considering some sort of liposuction but I dont want to speed up the aging process.

Mark Beaty, MD · Answer

I would be very hesitant to recommend a facelift at this point, as based on the limited photos you’ve shared, you don’t appear to have significant skin laxity or other changes that would typically warrant one. I also don’t think a surgical or non-surgical intervention is necessarily needed based on your photos alone.

What you’re describing as “baby fat” may also change naturally over time, since facial volume tends to decrease as we age. Removing too much volume at a young age could potentially create a less youthful appearance later on, so I would be particularly cautious about procedures such as facial liposuction unless there is a clear indication for it.

If you’re still unhappy with the heaviness and would like to explore your options, I’d recommend getting a consultation with a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They can evaluate your facial structure in person and discuss both surgical and non-surgical options, including whether there is anything that would be appropriate to address at your age.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It would be difficult to draw any conclusion about your problem based on these photos. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would give you opportunity to discuss your options. Good luck.

Less invasive permanent options for lower face heaviness? (Photos)

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