What is needed to get rid of this fat hanging from my jaw? (Photo)

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I'm 24 and my BMI is 21 so it isn't from weight because I've always had big cheeks. The fat on the lower half of my face is too much and I've had chin lipo already. I've attached a photo of my face regular at rest and then a photo of me sucking in my cheeks and pulling the fat upwards which is how I'd prefer it to look. Is it buccal fat reduction or fat grafting that I need?

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Here’s the revised version:

Young individuals in their mid-20s with normal BMIs who experience fullness in the lower anterior cheeks, even after traditional chin liposuction, may have enlarged buccal fat pads. These buccal fat pads, which are pockets of fat in the lower anterior cheeks, are typically genetically determined—often running in families—resistant to diet and exercise, and can make the face appear slightly chubby or round, even in those with a normal weight. If, when looking in the mirror, a person notices that the appearance of their face improves when they suck in their cheeks, it is likely that enlarged buccal fat pads are contributing to the fullness. In such cases, partial removal of the buccal fat pads could be a solution. To determine candidacy for buccal fat pad removal, a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in this procedure is recommended.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

John Mesa, MD  
Buccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic Surgeon  
New York - New Jersey - Miami.

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

You are literally showing where the buccal fat lives! And that's why sucking in your cheeks is giving you that impression.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Based on your concerns, there are various treatment modalities available such as injections with dermal filler. For best recommendations, I highly encourage an in-person consultation to better assess the areas of concern. I hope this helps and best of luck!

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