Precision Facial Sculpting with Micro-Liposuction

This fit and athletic 18-year-old female came to Dr. Pacella feeling frustrated with the appearance of her face. Despite being in excellent shape, she felt that her full cheeks, soft jawline, and perioral fullness made her look overweight in photos and in person. Her goal was simple: she wanted her face to reflect the same strength and definition as the rest of her body.

As a nationally recognized expert in facial contouring and sculpting, Dr. Pacella performed a highly targeted, minimally invasive procedure known as facial micro-liposuction. This advanced technique involved precise fat removal from the lower cheeks (buccal area), jawline, and perioral region, carefully sculpting the soft tissue while preserving youthful volume.

The result is a refined, contoured, and confident profile — with visible definition along the jawline and a dramatic slimming effect to the mid- and lower face. Her transformation is natural, balanced, and empowering. She’s now beyond ecstatic, finally feeling that her facial features match her active, athletic identity.

Performed in La Jolla, San Diego by Dr. Pacella, this case is a testament to the power of expert facial sculpting in the hands of a specialist.