Is Cheekbone or Malar Bone Shave Possible?
asked 2 years ago by biz123 in Pittsburgh
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: cheekbones, shave
Is it possible to have cheekbones or malar bones shaven? One of my cheekbones sticks out or protrudes a little more than the other.
2 answers to Is Cheekbone or Malar Bone Shave Possible?
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Shaving down cheek bones
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.
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Reducing cheeks or malar reduction
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.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
