How can I get prominent cheekbones?

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I have now for a couple of years been researching ways you can keep prominent angular cheekbones,but there's a lot of mixed reviews and opinions. I want cheekbones kind of like the pic of Johnny Depp that I have inserted. I am really considering Buccal fat removal with 1,5 cc of radiesse in each cheekbone or maybe even malar implants, although they are said to give you more fullness than angularity with a don't want.

Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hello Daniel,I would first start with the Radiesse and see if you can achieve the look with the filler as this is my favorite filler to create a more angular cheekbone.  When filler is injected, it shifts the surrounding structures to give the illusion of a different face shape.  Then, if you are still not where you want to be with your look, seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon will help you complete the look you are going for.  Hope this helps.All the best,Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACSBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

My recommendation for you would be to have malar (cheek) implants to give you more prominent cheek bones.  Fillers, such as Radiesse could be used but I think the implants would give more prominence.  I would not recommend buccal fat removal.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest you see an expert in male facial sculpting.  The best fillers in men are more for defining and sculpting, typically I like radiesse or voluma with sculptra as a base.  Best, Dr. Emer.

David C. Mabrie, MD · Answer

Hi DanielAlm,Thank you for taking the time to submit your question and photographs! Dermal fillers are a great method for shaping and contouring the face. I would even recommend starting with just  Non-Surgical Cheek Augmentation before having Buccal Fat Removal. In my San Francisco practice, I really like using Juvederm Voluma for cheekbone augmentation, and for the following 3 reasons:1. It gives great definition to the face and natural looking augmentation2. It can last up to 24 months3. It is reversible if neededI hope this was helpful!Good luck and stay beautiful!

Kory Kitagawa, MD · Answer

You have a nice-looking face, so I would warn you away from drastic plastic surgeries. If you want to add more volume and lift in the cheekbone area, I'd suggest using a thicker dermal filler such as Radiesse or Restylane Lyft. If you're happy with the look, then you could move on to implants, if you like, or just continue regular filler sessions. The fillers can last for up to a year or more. A board-certified dermatologist will be able to show you what your cheekbones will look like after they've been treated with a dermal filler.

Tom D. Wang, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there, thanks for your question and photos.  The best option for more prominent cheekbones is via cheek implants.  There are a variety of shapes and sizes so you will need a consultation in order to determine the best fit for your face.  You may trial some fillers too is you like but those are temporary and will need to be replaced periodically.  You can have some buccal fat removal but this can cause exaggerated sunken cheeks as you age and is hard to correct down the road.  Hope this helps and good luck to you!

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos. I wouldn’t recommend Bucca fat removal. You could try a filler such as Sculptra, which is best for larger areas when you desire a significant amount of added volume. It is mostly used for sunken cheeks. Unlike other injectable fillers, Sculptra is a volumizing filler that causes the body to produce new collagen. This means it takes longer to show results, but also that the results may last longer than other filler. Based on your photos, Sculptra might be a good option for you but I recommend getting an in-person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.

Roby F. Hayes, MD · Answer

Options include malar implants (most invasive, highest risk, most dramatic result) or injection of fillers by an expert injector. Likely duration: Radiesse - 1.5 years; Voluma - 1.5-2 years; Bellafill - more than 5 years.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Your face is very vertical and to achieve your goals you are going to need to see a plastic or facial plastic surgeon and consider facial implants and sculpting., there are many to choose from in California but be sure he is board certified and experinced

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

The angularity can be achieved with short term Fillers or with 'trimmed/customized' implants. your particular Facial growth is vertical and you have to be cautious to avoid making the lower jaw/face look longer which can occur with this approach. The fullness in the cheeks you see is partly due to the narrow lower jaw as well. Any implant should be modified at surgery to achieve the best look for you - otherwise they create that 'fullness' you may not prefer.

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