What are you suggestions to reduce my bulbous nose/narrow my bridge and work on my cheeks/jaw?

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My cheeks are fluffy & losing weight wouldn’t help because I’m already thin, it’s just my cheeks. I would like them to be more defined so is lipo a possibility? If I thin them out, I still wouldn’t have defined cheekbones so I’m not sure what's needed to achieve a better look. My jaw is oddly shaped and I would like to have something done to have a better face shape overall. I’d like a similar shape as the last photo that has the filter just to give an idea of the direction I’m trying to go in.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photos. It is necessary to see your true profile view for a better analysis. In terms of your nose, not being able to see your profile, I would say you benefit from a rhinoplasty procedure focusing on nasal tip refinement and alar base reduction. In terms of the rest of your face, I don't see any issues with your cheeks and jaw. I would not do liposuction on cheeks. Some patients with round cheeks could benefit from buccal fat pad removal, but I don't recommend that for your, as I believe your cheeks are fine. My best advice is that you discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in performing rhinoplasty. I would ask to see before and after pictures of their real patients. It's important that you trust your surgeon's skills and ability to achieve the results you are looking for. In particular, pay attention to your surgeon's experience with rhinoplasty. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
  
Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You are a good candidate for rhinoplasty. As far as the jaw is concerned I suggest you start with a dental evaluation to see if you need braces or jaw surgery. Facial fillers are a waste .

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A closed rhinoplasty procedure can accomplish narrowing the bulbous nasal tip, and the bridge line with all the incisions placed on the inside of the nose.  An alar plasty procedure  can accomplish narrowing wide nostrils with the incisions at the floor of the nostrils themselves.   Thick skin in the tip of the nose is going to prevent refinement in that area,  and this must be determined at the time of the consultation. Placement of small cheek implants can accomplish augmentation on a permanent basis in your mid face.  The size, shape, and the thickness of the implants are best determined at the time of the consultation examination.

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