What's the best procedure to reduce my lower-face volume? (photo)

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I'm looking for the best procedure, surgical or non-surgical, to reduce some of the puffiness in my lower face, along my lower cheeks and jawline. I had conservative buccal fat removal a couple years ago, and am happy with the results, but I would like more of a heart-shaped face. I understand that you need to leave some fat in the face to age well and not look gaunt, so I don't want to be too aggressive with it, but I do want more contour and definition.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

Lower facial liposuction is a procedure that often goes hand and hand with buccal fat reduction. Since you have already undergone a reduction of the fat pads, I would suggest lower facial liposuction. A tiny incision is made in front of the ear a significant amount of subcutaneous fat can be safely removed to improve the contour of the lower face. Traditionally, surgeons have been conservative in regard to lower facial liposuction but a well-performed procedure can create a dramatic reduction in the lower face.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on this photo you should not seek further contouring of the lower face. In person consultation with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and discussion about limited liposuction of jawline should be considered. Hope this helps.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Your facial appearance is based on skeletal structure, not unfed distribution. Manipulating soft tissues, in attempt to alter facial contour does not treat the underlying problem and it’s more likely to give partial improvements at best and risks undesirable outcomes.
I Suggest you stop while you’re ahead.
You have an attractive appropriate face that does not need surgical intervention.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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