Stubborn, unwanted fat on the face can often be challenging to address and cause concern for many adults. It can alter your features, the contours of your face, and distract from your overall appearance. For patients in general good health and stable weight, facial fat can be incredibly bothersome because it can be almost impossible to eliminate through traditional methods like diet and exercise.
Thankfully, there are cosmetic solutions for facial fat to help address and reduce this unwanted fat. Whether the fat is around your eyes, under the chin, in the mid-face region, or spread throughout your entire face, a consultation with Dr. Bengtson or Dr. Alfonso at our facility in Grand Rapids can help you determine if facial fat reduction is right for you.
When you are ready to make a transformation, you deserve partners on your journey who you trust deeply to deliver the results you want.
The highly experienced team at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is led by board-certified surgeons Dr. Brad Bengtson and Dr. David Alfonso. Our surgeons are regularly recognized by patients and colleagues alike for their commitment to innovation, compassionate patient care, and top-quality outcomes. Their work is supported by the thoughtful and passionate collaboration of the entire Bengtson team.
Has consistently been named one of the Best Doctors in America® since 1996 and recognized as Best Plastic Surgeon in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine for the last 12 years.
With over two decades of experience, he is respected for his cutting-edge techniques and compassionate patient care. In addition to his work with patients, Dr. Bengtson travels globally to share his knowledge and innovative approaches with fellow plastic surgeons. He is passionate about delivering harmonious, natural-looking results that elevate rather than alter each patient’s unique aesthetic.
Watch Dr. Bengtson’s VideoHas extensive experience performing a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, with a particular passion for body contouring and facial rejuvenation.
A careful listener and passionate practitioner, he has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a RealSelf Top Doctor since 2015. He also contributes to advancing techniques in the plastic surgery community through regular publications and lectures. Dr. Alfonso is a fluent Spanish speaker, which helps him provide exceptional communication and care to a broader range of patients.
Watch Dr. Alfonso’s VideoFat can accumulate in many areas of the body, and the face is no different. Weight gain can occur for various reasons, from hormones to pregnancy to lifestyle changes, and more.
Unlike other areas, however, facial fat can be particularly stubborn and may sometimes remain even if you lose it in other areas. Fat can accumulate on the cheeks, around the eyes, and under the chin, most notably, affecting your facial profile and contours. Knowing what caused the accumulation of facial fat can help plastic surgeons, Dr. Bengtson or Dr. Alfonso, develop a facial fat reduction plan best suited for you.
Thankfully, there are solutions for patients looking to hide or reduce facial fat.
Of course, many patients first try simple solutions, like make-up techniques or targeted exercises, but these can be tedious and may not have the best results. It can be tiring to continuously do make-up or find interim ways to offset unwanted facial fat. At the Bengtson Center for Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, we have an array of facial enhancement treatments that can address this and other concerns.
Facial Fat Reduction is a widely popular procedure, and it can be performed in many different areas of the body and the face. Most notably, places where patients opt to have facial fat removed include under the chin, around the midface, and in the jowls.
In terms of fat reduction, CoolSculpting can freeze away the unwanted fat cells that make up a double chin or body bulge. A unique applicator, known as the CoolMini, is designed specifically for the neck area, where it can selectively impact the stored areas of fat. Other applicators allow for a focus on the thighs or flanks. There are no incisions required, results will appear gradually over time, and multiple sessions may be required.
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The most common way to remove any type of fat from the body is through liposuction. This technique is well-known among the general public, but it has changed and evolved so much over time, and there are different techniques and approaches that a surgeon can use to achieve the desired results. For patients looking for a complete overhaul, facial fat removal is limited to under the chin in the submental area and is often performed as part of facelift or neck lift surgery.
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There's another fast, non-surgical way to remove stubborn facial fat with minimal effort and little to no subsequent downtime: Kybella. Grand Rapids' Bengtson Center now offers the injectable cosmetic, approved by the FDA for submental fat reduction.
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Ultherapy may also be beneficial for non-surgical lifting and tightening of the face and neck and may also help to concurrently decrease some facial fat.
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The cost of a Grand Rapids facial fat reduction procedure at the Bengtson Center will depend on many factors, as all of our treatments are customized to suit every patient uniquely.
During our initial consultation for facial fat procedures Grand Rapids patients will be able to discuss the extent of correction and reduction desired and any other relevant beauty goals that you’d like to achieve with this treatment. This, along with our facility and services’ costs, will all factor into the final amount. We offer flexible financing options to help accommodate everyone’s needs.
Excess facial fat can be a cause for concern for many reasons. In addition to having less desirable effects on your facial contour, it can round out features and cause your face to appear puffy or disproportionate in certain areas.
A Grand Rapids facial fat reduction procedure at Bengtson Center can help to address this main concern and offer additional benefits, as well. In addition to helping you achieve a slimmer and more balanced facial profile, fat reduction treatments can help patients look younger. Plus, fat reductions can be combined with grafting to help redistribute the fat more evenly and accentuate focal areas. At our facility, patients will enjoy high-quality services and treatment options and hands-on care and attention throughout your entire visit.
Dr. Brad Bengtson is a board-certified plastic surgeon, educator, and teacher with over 20 years of experience. Dr. B has over 5,000 liposuction procedures under his belt and specializes in facial rejuvenation. Patients in Detroit, Birmingham, Kalamazoo, and the surrounding areas near Grand Rapids can find expert assistance and care. Schedule a consultation today to get started.
Are you ready to take the next step to a more beautiful you? Plastic Surgeons Dr. Bengtson and Dr. Alfonso, along with the team at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, provide advanced plastic surgery and cosmetic treatment for patients from Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Detroit, and Kalamazoo, Michigan. We specialize in breast augmentation, breast implants, and tummy tuck surgery, as well as laser hair removal, Micro-Needling, BOTOX Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM, and other dermal fillers. Results may vary from person to person.
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