I'm 22 and I've had undereye bags forever, pretty sure it's genetic. People ask often: "are you tired," or "did you not sleep last night?" Also, I've broken my nose twice, and the last time it completely shifted the bone near the top. I really don't like the way my profile looks from most angles,to me, it looks out of balance (chin/nose) and it often showcases my undereye bags. Also I often appear slightly jowly in my opinion, I have genetic fat in my lower face/chin/neck area? Advice?
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The optimal relative proportions are left-right cheek nose junction distance equal to the distance between the inner and outer corners of an eye. Usually this is 32mm. The distance can be larger if the nostrils are bigger or the nostril rims are bigger (than the usual 3 to 5 mm) or some...
True neanderthal appearance with protrusion of bone or bossing above the eyebrows is best treated by burring down the boney prominences. This is best done via a skin incision above the hairline in the scalp. Some surgeons apply hydroxyappetite cement after the burring to get the best forehead...
There are things that can be done to give someone a more balanced look to their face. You must ask first however about your self esteem. You would be better served now by seeing a therapist BEFORE having surgery.