Is it possible for any face lifting technique to specifically target superficial fat pads?

In addition to addressing skin laxity during face- and neck-lift surgery, fat pads in certain areas can be directly targeted as well. Besides the repositioning of facial fat, two areas are amenable to direct fat-pad extraction: 1)superficially, the jowls can be removed with a very fine 2.4mm cannula on a very low power-assist setting accessed via a 2mm dot behind the earlobe; 2)secondly, people who are concerned with "round/puffy" facial structures, who lack desired definition, can under removal of buccal fat pads (also knows as Bichat's pads) from the intra-oral approach, thereby giving more definition to the cheekbones and jaw by thinning the midface.

There are many different locations of fat within the face. Some a re deeper than others. There a many different facelift techniques. Some address different fat pads better than others. It is important to choose a facelift surgeon who is experienced in many techniques to get the best result. One size does not fit all - so to speak. Good luck.