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Deep Fat Pad Drooping Procedure: If Deep Fat Pads Make You Look Older

July 10, 2026shioclinic

SIO Clinic::Deep Fat Pad Drooping Procedure

When you look in the mirror, you often notice that your facial lines appear duller than before, and your nasolabial folds seem deeper due to drooping deep fat pads. This is often not just due to weight gain, but rather changes in the position of the deep fat pads (Deep Fat Pad) and decreased skin elasticity.

Deep fat pads are a deep layer of fat inside the face. As we age, the retaining ligaments and skin elasticity weaken, causing them to move downwards. This can give the face a heavy and tired appearance, blur the jawline, and make sagging cheeks look more pronounced.

However, deep fat pads are not a problem that can be solved simply by strong lifting.

Deep Fat Pad Drooping Procedure

Procedures for deep fat pad drooping that do not consider the fat's position, skin thickness,

and the condition of the retaining ligaments

may not achieve the desired results or

could even lead to a sunken facial appearance.

Deep Fat Pad Lifting: Why is Ultrasound Confirmation Important?

Everyone's facial structure is different.

Some people have thin skin, while others have thick fat layers. The position of the retaining ligaments and

the depth of the SMAS layer also vary.

Therefore, at SIO Clinic,

before performing deep fat pad drooping lifting,

we use ultrasound to examine the condition of the skin, fat, and

fascia layers

to plan the procedure.

Using ultrasound for deep fat pad drooping procedures

* Confirms skin thickness and fat layer distribution

* Identifies the position of the deep fat pad

* Checks the condition of the retaining ligaments

* Locates blood vessels and nerves

* Determines the layer where lifting energy should be applied

allows for more detailed assessment, enabling us to design a personalized lifting approach.

Deep Fat Pads: 'Precisely' rather than 'A Lot'

Deep Fat Pad Drooping Procedure

With lifting, it's not about using a lot of energy.

If the procedure is performed uniformly without considering the facial structure, the necessary layers may not be sufficiently stimulated, and energy might be concentrated in unnecessary areas. At SIO Clinic, we use ultrasound to examine the facial structure and then carefully administer each shot, considering the direction of deep fat pad drooping and the skin's condition.

This customized approach to deep fat pad drooping procedures helps create natural facial lines and avoids an overly pulled appearance.

Deep Fat Pad Lifting Requires a Comprehensive

Approach

Deep fat pad drooping is not caused by a single factor.

* Decreased skin elasticity

* Loosening of retaining ligaments

* Migration of deep fat

* Collagen reduction

* Individual facial bone structure

These factors interact together.

Therefore, in some cases, using skin boosters or collagen boosters tailored to the skin condition, and if necessary, combining with Botox, may lead to better results than using only lifting devices.

At SIO Clinic, we don't just recommend popular procedures. We thoroughly assess your current facial condition and then consult on the most suitable method.