Is There a Procedure to Slim Down Asian Face?

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I'm an Asian female with a relatively round face frame compared to a lot of Americans who have pointier, slimmer face shapes even though they are a lot heavier than me overall.I researched Botox jawline improvement but don't think that's what I need. I want to reshape my face and eliminate the fat on the side(since the frame is larger, it holds more fat? When I smile, the fat on the side makes my face appear even rounder), but since there is not an excessive amount of fat, I don't think I am able to get Liposuction.

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. There are a few options to slim the lower face...1) the masseter muscle can be slimmed with botox2) the angle of the mandible can be shaved narrower 3) the Buccal fat pad can be removed to reduce the fullness in the lower cheeks. Each procedure slims the lower face in a different manner (muscle, bone, or fat) please consult with a board certified surgeon to discuss individual options.

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. The main things that determine the width of the face are the facial skeleton (especially the width of the jaw), the musculature, and the amount of deep and superficial fat. Each of these can be addressed in its own way. The most popular methods of facial slimming are jaw contouring (bone), masseter botox (muscle), buccal fat removal and FaceTite/Accutite (fat). Deciding which treatment(s) are best for you is highly individualized as each has its own efficacy and limitations, recovery, cost, etc. 
Best,Dr. Tower

Vartan Mardirossian, MD · Answer

MAndible contouring is a porocedure that would slim down your face. The chek bones can be contoured too. This results in swelling for severalmonths before you will notie the improvement but it is worth it.

Jennifer Reichel, MD · Answer

You can use botox to slim a round face. It might be the best option for you. Most important would be to go for a consult with a physician that has experience in using botox for jawlines, and can also give you other alternate possibilities.

	I have injected the jawline of both asian and caucasian patients to slim and lengthen the face. It can feminize a face if you have really strong muscles, slim a face that is round, and lengthen the jawline.

	It is usually done in multiple sessions. I space them 3-4 months apart, and inject into what is called the masseter muscle. The dosage can vary. I use between 20 and 40 units per session. The results can really be impressive.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Most patients that I've seen like what you describe need nothing done! They get into problems when a doctor tells them he can slim it down with liposuction. Over 30 years I've seen dozens of patients with irregularities or no noticeable change from before after spending a lot of money. Also, as you age this will be a benefit to you in that you won't end up with that gaunt look you see in many thin faces as they age.

Is There a Procedure to Slim Down Asian Face?

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Is There a Procedure to Slim Down Asian Face?

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Answer: Slim Down an Asian Face

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Answer: It depends on what specifically you want done.

Answer: It depends on what specifically you want done.

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