Is my jaw too wide, square and manly? 20 f (Photo)

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I have been told by several people that my face is too wide and chubby despite me not weighting very much. I have always thought my face shape to be normal but now I am wondering if that's actually the case. Please help me out by informing me if my jaw is actually too wide and what procedures I can undertake. Thank you very much !

Edmund Kwan, MD · Answer

The lower face is important in determining the shape of your face. The wide jaw is due to both the muscle and the bone. The masseter muscle is large in many people. Botox is a temporary solution. The jaw bone is also prominent. Jaw reduction surgery involves shaving down the bone and removing part of the muscle. I perform the surgery through an incision inside of the muscle. I have performed many of these surgeries over the past 20 years. There is some swelling for 2 to 4 weeks and there are minimal complications. I also recommend liposuction of your lower cheeks. The cost is around $10,000 all inclusive.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

There are no measurements determine the elements of facial beauty. There are aspects of the face that can be changed to improve overall facial balance. You must decide for yourself if you are happy with the shape of your face. There are facial slimming procedures that can be performed in order to change the width of the face and jaw.

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