At The Naderi Center Chevy Chase, patients from Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Potomac, and Washington are increasingly learning that facial aging involves far more than loose skin or wrinkles. Modern facial plastic surgery now focuses on facial fat compartments — specialized fat pads beneath the skin that create youthful contour, cheek projection, jawline definition, and facial harmony.
As we age, these fat compartments change independently. Some lose volume while others descend downward due to weakening ligaments, collagen loss, and structural aging. This explains why many patients notice flatter cheeks, deeper smile lines, under-eye hollowing, and heavier jowls appearing at the same time.
According to Dr. Shervin Naderi, facial aging is a structural process rather than simply a skin issue. Youthful faces have smooth transitions between the cheeks, eyes, and jawline. Over time, fat shifts lower in the face, creating heaviness around the mouth and jaw while the midface loses support.
Modern facial rejuvenation techniques such as deep plane facelift surgery focus on restoring these deeper anatomical relationships rather than simply tightening the skin. At The Naderi Center Chevy Chase, treatment plans are customized to restore natural balance, movement, and youthful facial structure while preserving each patient’s unique appearance.