What is my best option for reducing lower face fat? (Photo)

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25yo, 16.5 bmi. Have had a lot of face fat my whole life, just like my mom. I don't like the way the lower sides of my face bulge out when I smile. Is perioral liposuction my best option here?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Damien Grinsell MBBS, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi
I do not think you will benefit from liposuction. I would try relaxing jnjections inro the masseter muscle first which will slim the face and make it less square. 
Cheers
Damien

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You may be a candidate for Botox to the masseter muscles if hypertrophy of the masseters is to blame.  If it is fat that is causing the contour that concerns you, FaceTite may be an option.  This minimally invasive procedure uses RF technology to tighten skin and melt fat.  Visit my website or a provider near you to learn more.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Do not have liposuction to your face. One, the risk to your nerves is too great. Second, removing facial fat will age you more quickly once you reach middle age. Some of the thickness is from muscles when you smile.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Each persons facial identity is primarily determined by bone structure. Soft tissue coverage, including the layers of subcutaneous fat tends to be very consistent from person to person with the exception of individuals who are obese, in which case the overall subcutaneous fat layers are increased.
Your facial contours are not determined by your fat distribution in bed rather by bone structure.
To make a quality assessment requires seeing quality pictures about frontal and lateral views.I suggest having a few in person, consultations with local plastic surgeons and oral surgeons in your community.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

What is my best option for reducing lower face fat? (Photo)

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