Would I be a good candidate for buccal fat removal combined with a revisions facelift? Hoping to address skin laxity (photos)

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I am 56 years old and need to do a revision on my facelift due to laxity. My doctor ssuggested I incorporate a buccal fat removal so I will have less heaviness after the revision. Is this a good idea? would it improve the sag next to the marionette lines?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for the photos you provided. Combining buccal fat removal with your facelift revision will likely enhance your results and create a more defined contour. Removing the buccal fat pad can reduce excess fullness beneath the cheekbones to sculpt and define the cheeks and jawline. This process should also reduce the weight carried around your mouth, thus reducing the appearance of the marionette lines you’re referring to. Being that buccal fat is not regrown, even with weight gain, removal of these fat pads is considered permanent. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They’ll be able to answer any questions you may have and review why this combination of procedures may be right for you.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice we do not perform buccal fat pad removal since you're going to lose fat deposits in the face anyway with the aging process. Choose your facelift surgeon very wise a based upon extensive experience producing natural results. Study your prospective surgeon's before and after facelift photo Gallery make sure you like the results

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