Great Satisfaction with the Triple Package: Buccal Fat Removal + LipoSound Liposuction + Muscle Tying | By Dr. Young-moon Yoo, VIBE Plastic Surgery Sinnonhyeon Station

Hello,

I am Dr. Young-moon Yoo, Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery.

Today,

I would like to introduce a ‘triple combination procedure case’ for a patient who was concerned about a double chin and a collapsed jawline.

Looking at the photos, volume was concentrated below the jaw, making the boundaries blurry, and the overall lower face appeared heavy and dull.

🔎 The Real Reason Double Chins Form

Many people think of a double chin simply as ‘fat,’ but in actual consultations, it is much more common to find structural issues involved.

Typically, it is a combination of three factors:

✔ Fat accumulation under the chin

✔ Volume of buccal fat (deep fat inside the cheeks)

✔ Sagging of the platysma (neck muscle)

When buccal fat is particularly developed, the side line of the face drops downward,

👉 creating the effect of a more collapsed jawline.

Furthermore, if the muscles are sagging, even if fat is removed,

👉 the result may be that the ‘line does not come alive clearly.’

🔧 Why Perform All Three Together?

The most important goal in this case was

‘not just removing fat, but creating a jawline.’

Therefore, we proceeded with 👉 Buccal Fat Removal + Jawline LipoSound Liposuction + Double Chin Muscle Tying together.

1️⃣ Buccal Fat Removal

By removing deep fat inside the cheeks, we reduce lower face volume and make the face line slim.

👉 This is a step that creates the environment for the jawline to be revealed, rather than just making the face slender.

2️⃣ LipoSound Jawline Liposuction

This role organizes the line while tidying up the double chin and submental fat.

👉 It causes less tissue damage than conventional liposuction and allows for more delicate line adjustments.

3️⃣ Double Chin Muscle Tying (Platysma Tightening)

By gathering the sagging neck muscles toward the center, it creates a boundary between the jawline and the neck.

👉 This process must be included to achieve a ‘face with a clear jawline’ rather than just a ‘feeling of weight loss.’

✨ Post-Surgery Changes: What is different?

Looking at the post-operative photos, you can see that:

✔ The volume that was sagging under the chin has been neatly organized

✔ The boundary between the jawline and neck has clearly come to life

✔ The overall face appears much smaller and slimmer

A particularly important change is

👉 that the side profile (profile line) has completely changed.

Before surgery, the jaw and neck appeared to be connected as one, but after surgery, the jawline is separated, creating a much more sophisticated impression.

💡 Especially effective for those who:

• Have a double chin with almost no visible jawline
• Feel that liposuction alone will not be enough
• Have a lower face that looks heavy and dull
• Want to improve their side profile
• Appear to have sagging under the chin even without much fat

For these individuals, a 👉 complex approach makes a significant difference in results compared to a single procedure.

⚠️ Why Simple Liposuction is Not Enough

Simple liposuction is

👉 effective for ‘reducing volume.’

However,

✔ if buccal fat remains or

✔ if muscle sagging is not addressed,

👉 the jawline may not come out as clearly as expected.

That is why, in the cases mentioned above,

👉 a method that looks at fat + structure + elasticity together creates results with much higher satisfaction.

👨‍⚕️ VIBE Comment

Jawline procedures are not just surgeries to remove fat, but a ‘process of redesigning the structure of the lower face.’

Especially in cases like this where

• Buccal fat
• Submental fat
• Muscle sagging

coexist, solving just one is insufficient. The key is to create a jawline that is not excessive, but definitive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main causes of a double chin?

A double chin is not simply due to excess fat. It often results from a complex interplay of three factors: fat accumulation under the chin, the volume of deep buccal fat (buccal fat pad) inside the cheeks, and the laxity of the platysma muscle in the neck.

What are the effects of buccal fat removal?

Buccal fat removal reduces the volume of deep fat inside the cheeks, slimming the lower face and refining the facial contour. It helps create an environment where the jawline can appear more defined, beyond just making the face look slimmer.

How is Liposound liposuction different from general liposuction?

Liposound liposuction refines the jawline by addressing double chin and submental fat. It causes less tissue damage than traditional liposuction, leading to faster recovery, and allows for more delicate and precise contouring.

Why is double chin muscle tightening (platysma tightening) necessary?

Double chin muscle tightening brings the loosened neck muscles (platysma) together towards the center, clearly defining the jawline and neck boundary. This procedure is essential to achieve a sharply defined jawline, rather than just the appearance of weight loss.

Why are three combined procedures performed for double chin improvement?

A double chin arises from complex causes, including fat accumulation, buccal fat, and muscle laxity. If only fat is removed, issues with buccal fat or loose muscles may not be resolved, preventing a clear jawline from emerging. The combined approach addresses these structural problems simultaneously.

In what cases is the 3-in-1 combined procedure particularly effective?

This combined procedure is particularly effective when the double chin is severe and the jawline is barely visible, when liposuction alone seems insufficient, when the lower face appears heavy and dull, or when you desire an improved side profile. It is also beneficial for those whose chin area appears saggy even without significant fat.