Can I change the shape of my face, and how? I have chubby cheeks, and the bottom of half of my face is wider than my top half? Can you get rid of the fat? Can you change the shape of the face? Also, can I make my face wider, and get rid of some of the length?
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August 19, 2016
Answer: Changing the shape of your face with fat transfer, fat removal or both
With your description of a long, rectangular facial shape, you can expect moderate improvement in achieving a "heart shaped" face with fat grafting alone, primarily by focusing on filling the upper facial areas (periorbital, temples and midface). Results depend on other factors, including...
There are a number of variations of the technique you described. One of the newer variations is by Dr. David Hidalgo who performs the same release of the arcus marginalis but instead of placing a piece of fat into the hollow, he transposes fat from the lower eyelid over the infraorbital...
If there is mostly a discoloration to the area, I would suggest laser or IPL treatments to improve the coloration of it. The type of treatment would be guided by your skin type, and what is the goal of the treatment. If there is still some dark purplish discoloration present, this is...