I have always had this lower face chubbiness that I’ve hated so much. I hate the shadow it casts over my chin/ side of my mouth, seems like it kind of makes my face look saggy. I worry that as I get older it will turn into jowls if I don’t do anything about it now. I was thinking about doing fat transfer to the hollowness of my chin afterwards as well to help minimize the shadow even more. I’ve heard this procedure works well on people with prominent cheek bones & I feel like mine are decent
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Answer: How you may benefit from a dual treatment approach
Thank you for your question. Since the buccal fat pad is not regrown, even with weight gain, it would not be possible to perform a second removal. It is possible that you would benefit from facial liposuction to remove excess fat from the face and neck.
This procedure can slim and shape the chin...
Thank you for your question and photo. Buccal fat pad removal can provide a defined contour in the cheekbones and along the jawline, the results of which are permanent. If you’re interested in reducing fullness and slimming the lower portion of your face, this procedure may be a good option f...
Thank you for your question and photos. You may be a candidate for a mini facelift to reduce early signs of aging, such as jowl formation and mild skin laxity. This procedure can rejuvenate the appearance of the face by tightening the underlying facial muscles and repositioning them as an anchor...