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Would I be able to get a cheekbone reduction? 26 year old male, 70 kg with a dark complexion

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rilwynussyMay 4, 2022

Am a guy of 26yrs old weighing 70kg with a dark complexion I have a big upper cheek bone with my lower cheek flat

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Kristopher Day, MD, FACS

Titanium is a relatively inert, or "inactive," metal, which is why it is the chosen material - along with its strength and ability to not set off metal detectors - for bony reconstruction. No one can say that there are no long-term effects whatsoever, and the use of plates and screws occur in...

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There are actually a number of ways to achieve a slimmer facial profile. And, like all things plastic surgery, the right one is the right one for the goals you're trying to achieve. Things that can be considered are buccal fat pad excision for slimmer cheeks and the lower third of the face, bony...

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Hi! your picture shows a wide cheek bones. The bone called zygoma is flaring out producing a widened face. I recommend cheekbone reduction surgery. The cheek bones are cut at two places and the bone is reduced. I don't use any metal plates to fix the bone. I have done this procedure for over 20...

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

I likely do more v-line surgery in any given month than any doctor in Korea. We do this 5 or more times each week at our surgery center in Boston. The procedure is done through the inside of your mouth without any visible scars. There's much more - watch our videos to learn more.

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