What can help my facial profile be less flat and more feminine? (Photo)

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I've had a genioplasty to reduce a strong chin and have plans for a rhinoplasty for a very subtle removal of a small hump/deviated septum but I'm not sure if that is the most helpful adjustment to help feminize or add structure to my side profile. It feels a bit flat, however I am unsure as to what could help and would love a suggestion on a starting point

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Hi! A couple of your goals are a little counter to each other, so let's break it up:-chin: you could probably still handle additional reduction of your jaw, but this will come at the cost of losing some structure (not sure if that is worth it to you)-nose: you can feminize your nose some more too, such as removing the hump and getting the tip lifted (common "female" nose aesthetic)-another area that you could consider that might add both structure AND feminization would be to build up your cheeks as traditionally females have larger cheeks compared to males so this is a very "feminine" feature and at the same time it will add dimension to your face. I can't tell for sure ewithout a frontal picture if this is the best bet for you but it is osmething to consider.

Daniel Kirk, MD · Answer

Hi! When facial profiles are analyzed, the most aesthetically pleasing and harmonious profile is one that is convex. As you mentioned, your profile is flat/slightly convex which looks to be from what is known as midface insufficiency which is just a fancy term for underdevelopment of the cheeks/upper jaw. This probably also gave the illusion that you had a more pronounced chin as well. You may or may not had jaw surgery recommended to you in the past. There are several solutions which I think can work in your favor. The most simple can be cheek filler or fat transfer to help build up the volume in the middle third of your face. Another slightly more invasive option can be malar (cheek) or submalar (below the cheek) silicone implants to help create that volume. The last option could be jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) however this is a big surgery and if your teeth and bite are in a good place then it wouldn't be worth it. Ultimately, an in person exam would be recommended to provide you with the best treatment options. I hope this helps! - Dr. Kirk @ Pincus Plastic Surgery

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