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

* Basic Information

# Female in her 20s

# Facial fat and jawline that wouldn’t budge 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 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 the fat liquid enough to be squeezed out through tiny openings, allowing for highly effective removal using only a small cannula.​

# If you are curious about how VIBE Plastic Surgery performs liposuction, 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 through buccal fat removal and double chin liposuction! How does the revived jawline look? It has transformed from a round U-shape to a very sharp V-line, and the face itself looks much smaller, doesn’t it?

# Buccal fat exists over a very wide area. We only remove the excess fat from the cheek area (the lower portion of the fat pad). A major advantage is that it can be done without visible scarring since we use an intraoral incision.

# Curious about buccal fat removal?!

# ‘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 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-bonds (post-surgical adhesions) are also significantly reduced.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is buccal fat?

Buccal fat is like visceral fat in the face; it tends to be difficult to lose with diet or is the last to go. It is widely distributed in the cheek area, and only excess fat can be selectively removed.

How is buccal fat removed?

Buccal fat can be easily removed through an incision inside the mouth. This method has the advantage of allowing the procedure without external scars.

What is the principle of ultrasonic liposuction (LipoSound)?

Ultrasonic liposuction is a device that uses ultrasound to liquefy fat, turning it from orange segments into juice. This liquefied fat can then be gently aspirated with only a small cannula.

What are the advantages of ultrasonic liposuction?

Ultrasonic liposuction gently removes fat, resulting in less irritation and faster recovery from bruising and swelling. Additionally, because ultrasound is applied beneath the dermis, you can also achieve additional skin elasticity and lifting effects.

Will there be scars after buccal fat removal?

No, buccal fat removal uses an incision inside the mouth, so the procedure can be performed without visible external scars.

Can skin elasticity also be improved with ultrasonic liposuction?

Yes, it can. Because ultrasound is applied beneath the dermis, you can additionally expect skin elasticity and lifting effects.