F/26/5’7”/115lbs/hispanic I have what seems to be protruding Jowl Fat Pockets. I think, I’ve seen some people add filler to camouflage them. I would like them removed. I do not think they’re in the buccal area. It’s around the corners of my mouth. Are there option for removing this? Specifically facial lipo or could they be cut out? I’ve seen a post on Smart Lipo under local. Are the risks minimal or high given the area is around the mouth? What could be the cost in your area?
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Thank you for your photos and questions. It is a little bit hard to tell exactly what is going on in the photos. My guess would be that you have some volume loss in the marionette region as well as some herniating buccal fat. Each issue make the other one look more severe. I recommend you...