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Procedures to Improve Chubby Cheeks and Smile?

asked 2 years ago by emmcey in florida
Latest answer by Michael Kulick, MD
Question viewed 6,582 times
Tags: cheeks, smile, fat reduction

I am a 31 year old male that is in good shape, 6'1 180lbs, and have always had chubby cheeks and hated my smile.

I have gotten so self conscious about my smile that I rarely smile, so much to the point that people ask me why don't you smile.

So basically, I want to know what procedures will give me the most success for obtaining the look I want, which is a slimmer face and a nice smile. Will facial Liposuction plus Rhinoplasty help? I have attached a pic. Thanks so much.

4 answers to Procedures to Improve Chubby Cheeks and Smile?

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Why aren't you happy with the way you look?

Dear Emmcey Cosmetic surgery is funny business. We as surgeons can get very focused on delivering what our patients ask for-right or wrong. However, ultimately, it is important to think about why people need to change their appearance and to recognize that some individuals will be impossible to satisfy. In looking at your appearance, I find myself wondering if you my have a condition that is called Body Dysmorphic Disorder. This is defined by a preoccupation and concerns about appearance... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Procedures for chubby cheeks and smile

Dear Emmcey , The quest for "a slimmer face and a nice smile" does NOT go through a cheek reduction surgery. I hate to take issue with your self image, but there is nothing I can see wrong with your face. You are a very masculine, attractive man. There is NOTHING wrong with your cheeks (i.e. malar eminences). They are perfect male cheeks that a lot of others would love to have. I would not reduce them since the results would be VERY disappointing and hard to correct. As to your... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Procedures to improve chubby cheeks and smile? Rhinoplasty - buccal fat pads - facial liposuction

Thank you for sending your picture. It really helps understanding your situation. I see three questions; 1 rhinoplasty You may or may not benefit from a rhinoplasty. The best advice would come from a doctor that could see you from all angles. Not discounting what you have provided but if you were my patient, I would need to see more than a face on view to give you an opinion. Take a look at my other responses about Rhinoplasty - they will help you with this decision. 2 facial... more
Michael Kulick, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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A Buccal Fat Pad Excision Would Provide Some Facial Slimming

The effect would be as though you had lost weight, and is generally subtle. This procedure addresses the fat below the cheekbones. Patients who are good candidates for it complain of having a "baby face," "chipmunk cheeks" or a face that is too round. From your photos I can't tell if these are your issues. The procedure would not directly change the appearance of your smile, which I feel is pleasant and in no need of repair.
John LoMonaco, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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