Would Fat Injections to my Face Be Enough to Get the Changes I Want? (photo)

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I am a 25-year-old male, and I would like to attain more facial definition (especially in the cheek area), similar to actor Henry Cavill's cheeks. Most of the time, my face seems to have kind of a chubby/fat look. I have included a pic of what my face looks like after I have run 6-7 miles, since I seem to have more definition due to having lost temporary water weight. Would fat injections be enough to gain more hollowing/definition in my cheeks? Or would it be necessary to get implants?

Andres Freschi, MD · Answer

First choice in my opinion is cheek implants to get more definition and angulation in the midface. Eventually would remove the buccal fat pad.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

It may be a stretch to call your face chubby but I do see what you are after. You actually have very good facial anatomy for what you are trying to achieve as your face is already a bit skeletonized. For cheek augmentation the best choice for you is going to be implants. Fat injections can not achieve good angular definition and make not take well or last in a face like yours. You could combine cheek implants with a subtotal buccal lipectomy which will help make the transition from the cheek to the rest of the face more defined which is a key objective of yours.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Fat injections are one technique to improve facial contour and definition. However I don't know exactly what you want to achieve; you need to have a consultation with an experienced facial cosmetic surgeon and clearly explain your goals.

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