Is Cheekbone or Malar Bone Shave Possible?

For the most part this is not a common procedure to perform in the United States. The vast majority of these procedures are performed in the Pacific Rim nations where less prominent cheek bones is a sought after procedure. To the contrary, in the USA, prominent cheek bones are desireable and most patients seek cheek enhancement or augmentation.

No, it is not possible to shave cheekbones; if cheekbones are shaved, direct communication with the sinuses can occur, which would leave a sunken, hollowed-in look with a chance of infection in the facial soft tissue structures.