Buccal Fat Removal & Ultrasonic Liposuction (Double Chin & Jawline)

* Basic Information

# Female in her 20s

# Facial fat and jawline that remained unchanged despite consistent dieting

* Consultation

# You can think of buccal fat as the ‘visceral fat’ of the face. No matter how much you diet, it is often the last to go or doesn’t go away at all. It can be easily resolved by removing the buccal fat through a simple intraoral incision.

# Using ultrasound allows us to break down fat into fine particles. (Think of it as turning orange pulp into orange juice.) This makes it possible to literally squeeze the fat out through a tiny hole, and because it can be removed using only a small cannula, the procedure is highly effective.

# If you are curious about how liposuction is performed at Vibe Plastic Surgery, shall we watch the video below first?

* Plan

# Buccal Fat Removal

# Ultrasonic Liposuction (Double Chin & Jawline)

* Post-operative Progress

# The blunt, heavy look has disappeared thanks to buccal fat removal and double chin liposuction! How does the revived jawline look to you? Not only has the round U-shape been transformed into a sharp V-line, but the entire face also appears smaller, right?

# Buccal fat exists over a very wide area. We only remove the excess portion located in the cheek area (the lower part of the fat pad). A major advantage is that it leaves no visible scars since an intraoral incision is used.

# Curious about buccal fat removal?!

# ‘LipoSound’ is a device that uses ultrasound to emulsify fat. It liquefies fat particles that resemble orange pulp into a juice-like state.

1. It is much smoother—fat can be squeezed out like water without applying great force, and it can be suctioned using only a small cannula. Therefore, there is much less irritation, leading to faster recovery from bruising and swelling. Consequently, ‘Bio-bond’ (post-operative adhesions) is also significantly reduced!

2. Since ultrasound is emitted beneath the dermis, you can also gain additional skin elasticity and lifting effects. (You may know that devices like Ultherapy, Shurink, and Doublo Gold all operate on ultrasonic principles.)

Always seek consultations and surgery from a board-certified plastic surgeon!

Wishing you health and beauty today :)

Right Thoughts, Right Surgery - Dr. Yu Young-moon

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is buccal fat difficult to lose even with dieting?

Buccal fat is like the 'visceral fat' of the face, meaning it's often the last to go or very difficult to lose, even with consistent dieting. It can be effectively removed through an incision inside the mouth.

I'm worried about scars after buccal fat removal surgery.

Buccal fat removal is performed using an incision inside the mouth, so surgery is possible without visible external scars. This helps alleviate concerns about scarring.

What is the difference between ultrasonic liposuction (Liposound) and general liposuction?

Liposound is a device that uses ultrasound to liquefy fat, turning it from orange-like granules into a juice-like consistency. Thanks to this, fat can be removed much more gently, and suction is possible with only small cannulas, resulting in less irritation and faster recovery from bruising or swelling.

Does ultrasonic liposuction also help with skin elasticity?

Yes, it can help. During ultrasonic liposuction, ultrasound is applied beneath the dermis, which is said to provide additional skin elasticity and lifting effects.

What changes can I expect after buccal fat removal and double chin liposuction?

After surgery, the dullness can disappear, the jawline can become more defined, improving from a round U-shape to a sharp V-shape. Additionally, you can expect the face itself to appear smaller.

How long is the recovery period after ultrasonic liposuction?

Ultrasonic liposuction is mentioned to have faster recovery from bruising or swelling compared to general liposuction because it liquefies and removes fat, resulting in less irritation. The specific duration may vary individually.