Jason Emer, MD, FAAD, FAACS

Three Weeks After MAXORIS^™ APEX Six Pack, Chest, Arms, Jaw and Buccal Fat Results on a Patient Who Already Trains

Three Weeks After MAXORIS^™ APEX: Six Pack, Chest, Arms, Jaw and Buccal Fat Results on a Patient Who Already Trains

Dr. Jason Emer walks through the three week mark after a full MAXORIS^™ APEX session: high definition body sculpting plus facial contouring on a young, athletic patient who trained six days a week but could not show the definition he was building.

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Dr. Emer's patient from this film, after treatment. Background darkened for the page; the body is not retouched. Individual results vary.

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Dr. Jason Emer MD · FAAD · FAACS

MD, FAAD, FAACS: board-certified dermatologist
Former Chief Resident in dermatology, Mount Sinai, New York
More than 10,000 patient encounters
West Hollywood and New York

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Before. After.

Patients of the practice, from Dr. Emer's published before and after gallery. Each case is one patient. Individual results vary.

Before and after, High definition liposuction, patient 255766 — High definition liposuctionPatient 255766

Before and after, High definition liposuction, patient 255764 — High definition liposuctionPatient 255764

Before and after, Abdomen, patient 240475 — AbdomenPatient 240475

Before and after, Abdomen, patient 240476 — AbdomenPatient 240476

Before and after, Arms, patient 254922 — ArmsPatient 254922

Before and after, Arms, patient 254921 — ArmsPatient 254921

Before and after, Facial Sculpting Male, patient 239828 — Facial Sculpting MalePatient 239828

Before and after, Facial Sculpting Male, patient 250657 — Facial Sculpting MalePatient 250657

Before and after, Facial Sculpting Male, patient 253046 — Facial Sculpting MalePatient 253046

Before and after, Facial Sculpting Male, patient 253194 — Facial Sculpting MalePatient 253194

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Every case above is a patient of the practice. Your consultation with Dr. Emer starts with your photographs and your goals.

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Three weeks after MAXORIS^™ APEX: six pack, chest, arms, shoulders, back, buttock, jaw, neck and buccal fat reduction in one session on a patient who trains six days a week and could not break through the stubborn fat hiding the muscle he built.

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From the filmed session

Inside the treatment. With Dr. Emer.

MAXORIS^™ SIX PACK, CHEST, ARMS LIPO + FACE BUCCAL FAT PA

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What Dr. Emer did · MAXORIS

Every procedure. In order.

01

Chest, shoulder and arm high definition liposculpture MAXORIS^™ APEX

Removed fat from the upper chest, shoulders and biceps to create cleavage, lift and definition that follows the existing muscle structure, with internal heating and tissue sculpting to reveal the work the patient was already putting in at the gym.

“The cleavage, the upper chest, the shoulder definition, the bicep, all coming in.”
Dr. Emer, in the film

See patient 255766 See patient 255764
02

Abdominal and oblique high definition liposculpture MAXORIS^™ APEX

Sculpted the central abdominal lines and oblique edges to reveal the six pack and lateral tapering, removing fat while leaving the muscle intact so the definition sharpens as swelling resolves over six weeks.

“you're starting to see the edges of the obliques, the central and linear lines, and then the flattening that's going here.”
Dr. Emer, in the film

See patient 254922 See patient 254921
03

Back liposculpture MAXORIS^™ APEX

Removed excess fat from the lower back to allow the back dimples to emerge, an area that remains swollen for a few months and continues tightening as the scar tissue softens.

“There was a lot of extra fat here. And now when I pinch, all this hardness is the inflammation or the fat that's going to decrease. This is coming down.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
04

Buttock fat transfer MAXORIS^™ APEX

Transferred fat to the buttock to create elevation at the top and a rounder, more athletic shape where it had been droopier, adding volume that complements the muscle as it shows.

“The fat definitely gave him a more elevated muscular athlete type buttock.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
05

Neck liposuction and tightening STRUCTURONICS^™

Removed loose skin and fat from the neck with liposuction, tightening the submental area and eliminating the rolls that appeared when the neck was bent, creating a clean line from chin to chest.

“neck had loose skin. Okay, when I pinch now, look, barely anything.”
Dr. Emer, in the film

See patient 240475 See patient 240476
06

Jawline and chin contouring STRUCTURONICS^™

Sculpted the mandibular angle and chin to create a tighter, more elevated jaw with a continuous line from the lateral chin to the edge of the ear, the MAX-JZ geometry Dr. Emer designs for male facial structure.

“Look at the projection in his chin. Look at the tightening and elevation of the angle of the mandible.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
07

Buccal fat pad reduction STRUCTURONICS^™

Removed the buccal fat pads to create hollowing under the cheekbones, a result that begins to appear at three weeks and fully settles over three months as the face continues to contour.

“the hollowing is starting to come in. That's buckle fat pad reduction.”
Dr. Emer, in the film
08

Peptide and training optimization RECODEX^™

Integrated peptides and a training protocol into the recovery plan so the result continues improving as swelling resolves, the patient trains and the body dries out over the following weeks and months.

“So now we're going to take it to the next level with peptides, working out and really optimizing his longevity. This is about longevity in the result, not just doing a treatment and hoping that that's going to give you the best outcome.”
Dr. Emer, in the film

Why patients fly in

What Dr. Emer does differently.

Built for men who already train hard

The patient trained six days a week but was predisposed to fat gain in the stomach, chest and face. Dr. Emer removed the fat hiding the muscle, then designed the recovery to let training and fading swelling sharpen the definition over six weeks.

“He's young. He's athletic. But some guys make find it very difficult to actually showcase their muscle.”

Body and face sculpted as one system

Dr. Emer treated the chest, abs, arms, back, buttock, jaw, neck and cheeks in one session, designing the result so the face and body both read as sculpted, not just the torso.

“a lot of times people don't even think a young person needs any facial treatments.”

The result improves as you train

At three weeks the shape is visible but the tissue is still swollen and tight. At six weeks the body dries out and the real definition comes in. The plan is built so the outcome keeps developing as the patient continues working out.

“it takes about 6 weeks to really get dry and get the tightening where you're going to start to see the definition coming in.”

Longevity, not just a procedure

Dr. Emer integrates peptides and training protocols into the plan because the result depends on what the patient does after surgery, not just what happens in the operating room.

“This is about longevity in the result, not just doing a treatment and hoping that that's going to give you the best outcome. This is a life transformation.”

Geometry, not bulk

The goal is tapering, cleavage, oblique edges, shoulder pop, jawline angles and back dimples: the Iron Man silhouette that reads as athletic and sculpted, not overdone.

“Look at the roundness and look at the tapering of the body. This is like Iron Man. You got the shoulders popping out.”

THE THINKING BEHIND THE TREATMENT

The story.
The decisions.
The details.

Follow Dr. Emer’s approach through the stages described in this case.

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01Before
The starting point
He was muscular. He was consistent. The definition was not breaking through.
The patient in this video trained six days a week. The muscle was there, but he was predisposed to fat gain in the stomach, chest and face. The work he was putting in was not showing. He says it plainly: this was his dream procedure, and Dr. Emer delivered.
“Look at the lack of the upper chest. And look at the lack of the definition on the side.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO
02The plan
What Dr. Emer decided to do
MAXORIS^™ APEX moves through distinct phases from the procedure itself through final settling. Here is what each phase looks like.
“So now we're going to take it to the next level with peptides, working out and really optimizing his longevity. This is about longevity in the result, not just doing a treatment and hoping that that's going to give you the best outcome.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO
03The session
In the room, in order
Dr. Emer performed a full MAXORIS^™ APEX session: high definition liposculpture of the abs, chest, arms, shoulders, back and buttocks, plus facial contouring with buccal fat pad reduction, jaw sculpting and neck tightening. At the three week mark shown in the video, swelling is still present. The shape is already visible.
- The procedure
- Immediately after: inflammation and compression
- Three weeks: drying and tightening begins
- Six weeks: real definition appears
- Three months: final settling
“There was a lot of extra fat here. And now when I pinch, all this hardness is the inflammation or the fat that's going to decrease. This is coming down.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO
04The result
What changed
The upper chest has lift and cleavage. The obliques are starting to edge in. The shoulders pop. The jawline is tighter and more angular, with a clean line from the center of the chin to the edge of the ear. The neck has much less loose skin. The cheek hollowing is beginning to appear.
Dr. Emer explains that it takes about six weeks for the real definition to come in, and a few months for areas like the lower back to fully settle. The patient is now starting from a more cut baseline. As he continues training and the swelling goes down, the result keeps improving.
“The cleavage, the upper chest, the shoulder definition, the bicep, all coming in.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO
05What comes next
Recovery and what to expect
“So, very good results. I think now it's time to really hit it at the gym so we can see the outcomes.”DR. JASON EMER · FROM THE VIDEO

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The patient story

Three weeks in, the definition is already appearing

This patient trained six days a week. Consistently. The muscle was there. The work was there. But his body stored fat in the stomach, chest and face, and that fat was blocking everything he had built.

Dr. Emer is showing him at the three week mark after MAXORIS^™ APEX: a combined session that sculpted the abs, chest, arms, shoulders, back and buttocks, then added facial contouring with buccal fat pad reduction and neck tightening. Swelling is still present at three weeks. The shape is already visible. The upper chest has lift and cleavage. The obliques are starting to edge in. The jawline is tighter and more angular.

What MAXORIS^™ APEX does to the body

MAXORIS^™ APEX is high definition liposculpture designed for men who train. Fat is removed from the areas that blur definition: the abs, chest, shoulders, biceps and back. The remaining tissue is sculpted to follow the muscle underneath. In some cases fat is transferred to areas like the buttocks to add elevation and roundness.

Dr. Emer describes three weeks as the beginning of the drying and tightening phase. Real definition comes in around six weeks. Areas like the lower back take a few months to fully settle. At three weeks this patient is already showing the tapering of the torso, the roundness of the chest from the side, the shoulder definition and the clean oblique edges Dr. Emer says men want to see.

The face: buccal fat removal, jaw sculpting and neck tightening

The same session included facial work. Dr. Emer removed the buccal fat pads to create hollowing in the cheeks, tightened the neck with liposuction and sculpted the jawline to create what he calls the max jaw look: a clean line from the center of the chin to the edge of the ear.

At three weeks the neck has much less loose skin when pinched. The chin projects more. The angle of the mandible is elevated and tighter. The cheek hollowing is starting to form. Dr. Emer notes that the full facial result takes at least three months, but the shadows and contouring are already appearing.

This is not a replacement for training

The patient says it plainly in the video: six days a week in the gym, and still not seeing the definition he was earning, because of where his body stored fat. MAXORIS^™ APEX gave him a more cut baseline to build from. As the swelling continues to go down and he keeps training, the result keeps improving.

Dr. Emer is direct about this: the goal is longevity in the result, not a one-time treatment. The plan includes peptides, continued training and optimizing recovery. The sculpting reveals the work. It does not replace it.

Who this fits

MAXORIS^™ APEX is built for men who train consistently but cannot show the muscle they are building because of stubborn fat or loose skin. It is not a shortcut for someone who does not work out. It is a finishing tool for someone who does.

Candidacy, treatment areas and whether the face and body are done in one session or staged separately are all determined in consultation, based on your build, your goals and your recovery capacity.

The treatment, explained

What is MAXORIS^™ APEX?

Also called high definition liposculpture, male body sculpting, six pack sculpting, chest sculpting for men, buccal fat removal, jawline contouring, male facial sculpting, athletic body contouring, hi def lipo.

What it is: MAXORIS^™ APEX is Dr. Emer's high definition body and facial sculpting system for men, combining liposuction, fat transfer and facial contouring in one session to reveal muscle that stubborn fat is hiding. It is designed for men who already train consistently but cannot show the definition they are building because of genetic fat distribution or loose skin. The treatment removes fat from the abs, chest, arms, shoulders, back and neck, sculpts the remaining tissue to follow the muscle underneath, and can include buccal fat removal and jawline contouring to create the sculpted look men ask for. The result is staged: at three weeks the shape is visible, at six weeks the body dries out and the real definition appears, and at three months the face fully settles. The plan includes peptides and training protocols so the outcome continues improving as swelling resolves and the patient trains.
How it works: Dr. Emer uses high definition liposculpture to remove fat from areas that blur definition: the upper chest, abs, obliques, shoulders, biceps, lower back and neck. The remaining tissue is sculpted with internal heating and precise contouring to follow the muscle the patient already built. Fat can be transferred to the buttock to add elevation and roundness. The face is treated in the same session when the plan calls for it: buccal fat pads are removed to create cheek hollowing, the neck is tightened with liposuction, and the jawline is contoured to create a more angular, defined look with a continuous line from the chin to the edge of the ear. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Recovery includes compression garments, peptides and a staged return to training as the swelling resolves over the following weeks and months.
Who it is for: MAXORIS^™ APEX is for men who train consistently, have built muscle, but cannot show the definition because of stubborn fat or loose skin. Ideal candidates are already athletic, maintain a stable weight, and want to reveal the work they are putting in at the gym, not replace it. The treatment is also for men who want the face and body sculpted together so the result reads as one system, not separate procedures. Candidacy, treatment areas and whether the body and face are done in one session or staged separately are determined during consultation based on your build, recovery capacity and goals.
Recovery: Downtime depends on how much is done in one session. Most patients are back to light activity within days and full training within weeks, based on how the procedure goes and how the body responds. At three weeks the shape is visible but the tissue is still swollen and tight. At six weeks the body dries out and the real definition comes in. At three months the face fully settles and areas like the lower back smooth out. The plan includes compression garments, peptides and a staged return to training so the result continues improving as swelling resolves. Specific recovery timelines are set during consultation.
When results show: At three weeks the shape is already visible: the upper chest lifts, the obliques start to edge in, the shoulders pop, the jawline tightens and the cheek hollowing begins to appear. At six weeks the body dries out, the skin tightens and the muscle definition becomes unmistakable. At three months the face fully settles, the lower back smooths out and the result continues improving as you train. The outcome is designed to sharpen as you continue working out, not to look best the day you leave. Results are permanent in the areas treated, but maintaining the result depends on stable weight, consistent training and the longevity protocols Dr. Emer builds into the plan.

Signature procedures

Only at Emer.

Face / jaw

MAX-JZ

Dr. Emer's male jaw and face sculpting: a sharp mandibular line and defined angles, built with structural filler, debulking liposuction with internal heating, and hidden-scar neck lifting when the anatomy calls for it.

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Body / AETHRAFORM top tier

MAXORIS^™ APEX

The top tier of MAXORIS^™ body sculpting: high-definition liposculpture, fat grafting and internal tightening, planned as one masculine geometry rather than separate areas.

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Peptides / biologic optimization

RECODEX^™

Peptide and biologic protocols for recovery, body composition and longevity, with epigenetic testing. RECODEX^™ peptides are available to purchase through the practice after consultation.

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Why Dr. Emer

Sculpting is a craft. He set the standard.

Two decades of results, a global patient base, and techniques other surgeons travel to learn.

Dr. Emer built his reputation on outcomes that read as natural at rest and unmistakable in motion. He pioneered high definition body sculpting approaches that are now taught internationally.

Patients come to him when the result has to be precise: athletes protecting a physique they earned, men who want structure without looking overdone, and people who have been elsewhere and want it done right.

MD, FAAD, FAACS: board-certified dermatologist
Former Chief Resident in dermatology, Mount Sinai, New York
More than 10,000 patient encounters
West Hollywood and New York

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EMER METHOD^™×RECODEX^™

Designed around muscle

Fat is removed and tissue is sculpted to follow the muscle you already built, not to fake muscle you do not have.

Body and face in one plan

The chest, abs, arms, jaw and neck are treated as one system, not separate procedures.

Built to improve as you train

The result is designed to dry out and tighten as you continue working out, not to look best the day you leave.

Longevity, not just a treatment

The plan includes peptides, training protocols and recovery optimization, because the outcome depends on what you do after.

Asked plainly, answered plainly

What men ask before they book.

Is MAXORIS^™ APEX a replacement for working out?+

No. MAXORIS^™ APEX is built for men who already train consistently but cannot show the muscle they are building because of stubborn fat or loose skin. It reveals the work, it does not replace it. The patient in this case trained six days a week and was muscular, but was predisposed to fat gain in the stomach, chest and face. Dr. Emer removed the fat hiding the muscle, then designed the recovery to let training and fading swelling sharpen the definition over six weeks.

How long does it take to see the result?+

At three weeks the shape is already visible: the upper chest lifts, the obliques start to edge in, the shoulders pop, the jawline tightens. At six weeks the body dries out and the real definition comes in. At three months the face fully settles and areas like the lower back smooth out. The result continues improving as you train and the swelling resolves.

Can the body and face be done in one session?+

Yes, if your build and recovery capacity allow it. Dr. Emer treated the chest, abs, arms, back, buttock, jaw, neck and cheeks in one session in this case. Some patients stage the treatments separately. That decision is made during consultation based on your goals and how much your body can handle in one procedure.

What is the downtime?+

Downtime depends on how much is done in one session. Most patients are back to light activity within days and full training within weeks, based on how the procedure goes and how the body responds. The patient in this case is at three weeks and the shape is already visible, but the tissue is still swollen and tight. At six weeks the body dries out and the real definition appears.

Will I need more than one session?+

Some patients achieve their goal in one session. Some build in stages. Candidacy, treatment areas and whether additional sessions make sense are determined during consultation based on your build, your goals and how the first result develops.

Does the result last?+

Results are permanent in the areas treated, but maintaining the result depends on stable weight and consistent training. Dr. Emer integrates peptides and training protocols into the plan so the outcome continues improving as swelling resolves and you train. The result is designed to sharpen as you continue working out, not to look best the day you leave.

What is buccal fat removal and why is it part of the plan?+

Buccal fat removal takes out the fat pads in the cheeks to create hollowing under the cheekbones, the sculpted look men ask for. Dr. Emer included it in this case because the patient was predisposed to fat gain in the face and wanted the face and body sculpted together. The hollowing begins to appear at three weeks and fully settles over three months.

What are peptides and why are they part of the plan?+

Peptides are part of the RECODEX^™ recovery and optimization program Dr. Emer builds into the plan. They support the result as swelling resolves, the patient trains and the body dries out over the following weeks and months. The plan is about longevity in the result, not just doing a treatment and hoping for the best outcome.

Discuss your plan

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Three Weeks After MAXORIS™ APEX Six Pack, Chest, Arms, Jaw and Buccal Fat Results on a Patient Who Already Trains

Before. After.

Inside the treatment. With Dr. Emer.

MAXORIS™ SIX PACK, CHEST, ARMS LIPO + FACE BUCCAL FAT PA

Every procedure. In order.

Chest, shoulder and arm high definition liposculpture MAXORIS™ APEX

Abdominal and oblique high definition liposculpture MAXORIS™ APEX

Back liposculpture MAXORIS™ APEX

Buttock fat transfer MAXORIS™ APEX

Neck liposuction and tightening STRUCTURONICS™

Jawline and chin contouring STRUCTURONICS™

Buccal fat pad reduction STRUCTURONICS™

Peptide and training optimization RECODEX™

What Dr. Emer does differently.

Built for men who already train hard

Body and face sculpted as one system

The result improves as you train

Longevity, not just a procedure

Geometry, not bulk

The story.The decisions.The details.

The starting point

What Dr. Emer decided to do

In the room, in order

What changed

Recovery and what to expect

Three weeks in, the definition is already appearing

What MAXORIS™ APEX does to the body

The face: buccal fat removal, jaw sculpting and neck tightening

This is not a replacement for training

Who this fits

Where this fits in a complete plan.

What is MAXORIS™ APEX?

Only at Emer.

MAX-JZ

MAXORIS™ APEX

RECODEX™

The work, as he shows it.

Sculpting is a craft. He set the standard.

Designed around muscle

Body and face in one plan

Built to improve as you train

Longevity, not just a treatment

What men ask before they book.

Discuss your plan

Three Weeks After MAXORIS^™ APEX Six Pack, Chest, Arms, Jaw and Buccal Fat Results on a Patient Who Already Trains

MAXORIS^™ SIX PACK, CHEST, ARMS LIPO + FACE BUCCAL FAT PA

Chest, shoulder and arm high definition liposculpture MAXORIS^™ APEX

Abdominal and oblique high definition liposculpture MAXORIS^™ APEX

Back liposculpture MAXORIS^™ APEX

Buttock fat transfer MAXORIS^™ APEX

Neck liposuction and tightening STRUCTURONICS^™

Jawline and chin contouring STRUCTURONICS^™

Buccal fat pad reduction STRUCTURONICS^™

Peptide and training optimization RECODEX^™

The story.
The decisions.
The details.

What MAXORIS^™ APEX does to the body

What is MAXORIS^™ APEX?

MAXORIS^™ APEX

RECODEX^™