Can a Long Face Be Fixed with Plastic Surgery?

Hi Kezerian,

It depends what has you looking so long in the face.  To begin with, you are very beautiful.  The procedures that would decrease your forehead length and chin length are quite invasive with risks of complications and deformities.  I would make sure that you are really very bothered by your appearance before risking major changes to your facial proportions.  These are not minor procedures.

Lowering your hairline will shorten the appearance of your forehead and is less traumatic than having portions of your jawbone removed.

Consult with a few qualified plastic surgeons.  In the Sacramento area I'd consult with Jonathan Sykes, MD and Thomas Kaniff, MD.  Good luck and be well.  Remember that doing nothing is always an option.

Dr. P

Dear kezerian,One may perceive your facial structure to be different by the proportion of your features. I suggest you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to receive the highest-quality in-person recommendation as a result of their skills, knowledge, treatment and care. Keep in mind that it has been proven
that the following features comprise an attractive female face:

Short upper lip

High cheekbones

Small nose

Short distance
between the chin and mouth

Large eyes, widely
spaced apart

Fine jawline

Petite chin

Proportion and balance are the foundations of beauty. A tricophytic brow lift, where the incision runs through the fine hairs of the edge of the forehead, and the scalp is advanced forward to help lower the hair line, may be helpful. This can be combined with a brow lift if one is needed. Another option for lowering the hairline is hair transplant. Follicles are harvested from the side or back and placed up front to reconstruct the hair line. Neograft technology now avoids a linear scar from where the hair is taken.

 Mandibular angle implants are something to think about, or possible fat transfer to add some dimension to the lower third of the face.