Superior jowl fat slimming, what are my options? (Photos)

Question

I recently underwent Buccal fat removal as it was recommended to me by a surgeon. My main concern was a projection of fat outwards next to my mouth. This bothered me especially in pictures. I wanted to achieve a smooth contour where there is a bump next to my mouth on both sides. After the procedure my face has just become thinner and more chiseled, but my area of concern is still there, as the area of fat that was treated is not the one I was bothered by. Is there a way to smooth this? Thanks!

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

I sometimes perform liposuction in this area with a small cannula. Another option is Radiofrequency technology such as Facetite or Accutite. Both a degree of fat removal and skin tightening is would provide some improvement without and open surgical procedure.

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Presence of fullness next to the corners of the mouth, specially unchanged post buccal far removal could be secondary to multiple causes. Some of the potential causes are accumulation of subcutaneous fat in that area, enlarged modiolus ( area of junction of all the muscles that make the mouth to move during a smile, and or excess of skin/skin laxity. Therefore, depending on the course, one or more plastic surgery procedures may be performed.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I’m sorry you didn’t achieve the results you wanted with the buccal fat removal alone. You will need a full, in-person assessment to determine what treatment would help you reach your goals. It is possible that augmentation of the cheeks might help if the midface is relatively flat. Dermal fillers, strategically placed, may give you the additional sculpting you want. Schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to understand your concerns and goals so your treatment is customized to your precise needs.

Greg Bran, MD, PhD · Answer

From your photos it appears you have some fullness in that area. You may wish to consider minimal liposuction to the area. You may also consider Silhouette face threads which can be retentioned over time to give you a desired effect. This is less invasive and allows an element of control of when you wish to tighten the threads. Alternatively, you might want to consider non-surgical skin tightening treatments may give you some improvement. Good luck. 
GB

Sagar Patel, MD · Answer

I think you are referring to some fullness in your jowl area. This unfortunately is not easily fixable. You can't liposuction that area because of nerves. For younger people like yourself sometimes neck lipo can help tighten that area. Otherwise you can consider a PDO thread.

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