Do Face Exercises to Develop and Create Higher Cheekbones Really Work?

Question

There are several programs like Carole Maggio "Facercise" do they really work? Specially the ones to develop and create higher cheekbones?

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

As of this writing, our office is unaware of any exercise program that can do this. If you start on a type of program, please take photos and take copious notes. You can them judge if there is any benefit. Typically one needs volume in the area.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Rupert Critchley, MD, MRCGP · Answer

I am not aware of an exercise regime for the face that yields clinically significant results. Non-Surgical approach especially for cheeks can create lovely soft and subtly enhanced contours. 
Please do share your experience though if you do go along this route! 
Hope this helps and best wishes,
Dr Rupert

Stanley Kovak, MD · Answer

Facial exercises do in fact give you peace of mind that you are working on anti-aging; however, they, in reality do not and cannot work.  High cheek bones are acquired genetically and consist of bone structure, fat, tissue and muscle. Working on one part of the picture doesn't help the the overall portrait. Additionally, building muscle strength and size requires an opposing force such as building biceps while lifting weights.  There is no opposing force with facial exercises so increasing the cheekbones' size via muscle building cannot occur.  However,  you possibly might increase wrinkles with all the facial movement.

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear morocha10: With all due respect to the exercise guru’s out there, facial exercises promote:·         Hypertrophic muscles,·         Fat loss and·         Skin lines.I am an avid promoter of proper lifestyle including exercise and diet but exercising the face make one appear more aged and not less. In general, muscle mass “grows” or hypertrophies in the mid-muscle body and not at the ends. Therefore these exercises,·         accentuate an imbalance of the more youthful appearance of high “cheekbones”·         accentuate the folds and lines of the skin; eg., forehead furrows, crow’s feet, lip lines, etc.·         highlight the medial bands and pull the jowl down All of these facial exercises are contrary to the “cherub” like faces of youth or the rejuvenated high cheek / heart-shaped appearance of a well contoured face.  Please visit an artsy, talented and skilled, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who understands the non-surgical, minimally invasive and surgical options to properly rejuvenate the face. I hope this helps. All the best!

Diane I. Duncan, MD, FACS · Answer

Exercising a muscle cannot change the shape of any bones. Nor can facial exercises tighten skin. If they could, we would not need tummy tucks or facelifts.  There are many programs for improving facial aging that are just not effective. If is sounds too good to be true--then it is probably not true. Laxity of skin and soft tissue cannot be changed by either exercise nor diet.

Paul Carniol, MD · Answer

Not aware of any exercises that can create or mimic higher cheekbones.  There are procedures that can be performed in the office that can lift your cheeks.

Praven Chetty, MD · Answer

Dear morocha10:

For higher cheek bones or cheek reflation, I would recommend using a dermal filler like Juvederm Voluma which works fantastically in this area.  To date, I have not come across any evidenced based literature which relates higher cheek bones to facial exercise.  Hope this information helps.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your
question and I think, with all the other comments here, you now know that
facial exercises really do nothing to create higher cheekbones. If you have
these concerns, you should consult with a board-certified dermatologist or
plastic surgeon to learn what treatment options actually work and would be of
benefit for you.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Facial exercises with not create higher cheekbones.  Sculptra or Voluma are the best ways to increase the volume in the cheeks and midface, giving you a younger looking appearance.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with facial injections to see if you are a good candidate for this procedure.

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