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

* Basic Information

# Female in her 20s

# Persistent facial fat and undefined jawline 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 disappear at all. It can be easily addressed by removing the 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 tiny openings, and since it can be removed using only a small cannula, the extraction 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

# Ultrasound Liposuction (Double Chin & Jawline)

* Post-operative Progress

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

# Buccal fat exists across a very wide area. We only remove the excess fat located in the cheek area (the lower portion of the fat pad). A major advantage is that it leaves no visible scars since the incision is made inside the mouth.

# ‘LipoSound’ is a device that uses ultrasound to emulsify fat. Because it liquefies fat particles—like turning orange pulp into juice—

1. It is much smoother—fat can be expressed like water without applying significant force, and it can be suctioned out with a very small cannula. Consequently, there is much less irritation, leading to faster recovery from bruising and swelling. It also significantly reduces ‘bio-bonds’ (post-operative adhesions).

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

Always consult a board-certified plastic surgeon for your procedures!

Stay healthy and beautiful today :)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is buccal fat removal performed?

Buccal fat removal is performed through an incision inside the mouth. It removes the excess buccal fat, which is like visceral fat in the face, and because it uses an incision inside the mouth, the procedure can be done without visible external scars.

What is the difference between ultrasonic liposuction and general liposuction?

Ultrasonic liposuction uses devices like 'LipoSound' to emulsify fat with ultrasound. It liquefies fat particles, which are like orange segments, into a juice-like consistency, allowing for gentle suction with only a small cannula, resulting in less irritation and faster recovery from bruising and swelling.

What is the recovery period after buccal fat removal and ultrasonic liposuction?

These procedures use ultrasound to gently emulsify fat, resulting in less irritation than general liposuction. Therefore, recovery from bruising and swelling is mentioned to be faster. The specific duration may vary individually.

Does ultrasonic liposuction also help with skin elasticity?

Yes, it can help. It is explained that during ultrasonic liposuction, the ultrasound is applied from beneath the dermis, which can additionally provide skin elasticity and lifting effects.

I'm worried about scars after buccal fat removal.

You don't need to worry. Buccal fat removal has the advantage of being performed without visible external scars because it uses an incision inside the mouth.