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얼굴 살 빼는 법, 왜 식단만으로는 부족할까요?
Blog May 27, 2026

얼굴 살 빼는 법, 왜 식단만으로는 부족할까요?

Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director

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"title": "Losing Facial Fat: Why Dieting Alone Isn't Enough",
"excerpt": "Why is diet alone not enough to lose facial fat? If your face stays puffy despite weight loss, it's likely a circulation issue.",
"content": "Have you ever felt frustrated because your face looks particularly chubby every time you look in the mirror? I also remember feeling distressed every morning looking at my puffy eyes and jawline. If your weight is decreasing but your facial fat remains stubborn, or if your face feels heavy by the afternoon, it is more likely a circulation issue within the body rather than just a matter of fat.\n\nMany patients I see in the clinic share the concern, "I'm losing weight elsewhere, but my facial fat just won't go away." In such cases, we must look beyond the size of fat cells and focus on the principles of edema (swelling)—where body fluids stagnate—and the accumulation of metabolic waste. Today, let's identify the real causes hiding your jawline and discuss how to resolve them from the perspective of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM).\n\n## Why Dieting Alone Isn't Enough to Lose Facial Fat\n\nIf the heaviness in your face doesn't fade even after diligent fasting and exercise, it may not be simple subcutaneous fat, but rather Dam-eum (痰飮). In TKM, Dam-eum (痰飮) refers to

Dr. Yeonseung Choe

Dr. Yeonseung Choe Chief Director

Based on 15 years of clinical experience and precise data analysis, I present integrated healing solutions that restore the body's balance, covering everything from diet to intractable diseases.

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