2026-05-25
Buccal Fat Removal & Ultrasound Liposuction (Jawline & Double Chin)
A case study of a female patient in her 20s who achieved a sharp V-line and smaller face through buccal fat removal and ultrasound-assisted liposuction.
* 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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