Long Face Syndrome? (photos)

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I have an elongated face; was wondering whether I have long face syndrome though? If not would my face appear more balanced with some kind of cheek enhancement? I noticed they appear a bit flat when not smiling, and when smiling low/gives poor proportion relative to the eyes?

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.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

It sounds like from your question that you would desire a more prominent malar (cheek) area. There are multiple treatments for this but it all depends on the focus of your problem and you desire to improve it. It could be caused from a skeletal abnormality where you have deficient bony growth in that area and to treat this may require surgery called a mid-face advancement. If you have normal skeletal growth, but the soft tissues are what is deficient, then you may be a candidate for other surgical procedures such as fat grafting. In addition, if you are not interested in surgical procedures, then you may be a candidate for products such as Voluma, which can use fillers to create more soft tissue prominence.Your best bet would be to get a consultation with a local plastic surgeon who performs these types of surgeries regularly and discuss with them your options.Good luck to you!

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

You are absolutely correct.  Having volume (implants or fillers) to the cheek area will balance your face.  Your cheek area is very flat.  You can try fillers, but I believe implants would be more beneficial in the long run.  Angularity in the male face is a very handsome feature...both in the cheeks and jawline.

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