Does facial fat contribute to a firmer face?

Is facial fat really useless? Everyone wants to get rid of it to get a smaller, slimmer face, right? But wait...…In fact, in the field of medical aesthetics… "Deep fat layers" are excellent supports that help keep the facial skin looking firm and toned. And it's youthful. But as we age, these fat pillars gradually atrophy and collapse, causing the upper layer of skin that used to provide support to lose its anchorage. This results in sagging due to gravity, leading to problems such as a drooping face, deep nasolabial folds, prominent marionette lines, and a blurred, less defined facial contour.

It is based on this understanding that the doctor's clinic exists. Face lifting filler injection program It's used to take care of patients because, since the main reason for facial sagging is "loss of fat volume," the most effective solution isn't just a facelift, but rather... Fillers are used to replace the lost fat deposits. To support and lift the skin's structure from deep within, sagging skin will be pushed and tightened back to its youthful position, giving the face a more defined, lifted, and naturally younger appearance.

And the amount of facial fat is what determines which lifting method we should use, because... Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening devices like Thermage or Oligio are ideal for patients with a lot of superficial fat, excess facial tissue, or a double chin. Because heat energy helps to contract fat and stimulate collagen production, making the skin firmer. However, conversely... RF devices are not suitable for patients with significant deep fat atrophy, resulting in a sunken face or prominent cheekbones. Because it might break down the remaining small amount of fat, making the face look even thinner and more tired. Therefore, doctors need to assess each patient's face on a case-by-case basis to determine whether "filler injections to reinforce the facial structure" or "RF fat tightening" is the most effective way to achieve beautiful, firm results and address the specific problem.