Age 24, I’m naturally skinny, but I have a fat face when smiling …is that normal? (Photos)

September 23, 2022
Asked By:BubblyCupcake98 in New York, New York

My cheeks look really fat when I smile. Hi. I’m 24 and slim (in the 90lb range) and I’ve started to notice that my cheeks are pretty chubby. My size, height, and babyface (I’m sure the cheeks play a role) always cause people to confuse me for a 15-16 year old which is a blessing I’m sure. I dislike the way I look when smiling. Whenever I laugh or smile really hard, my face looks full and fat and my eyes shrink. I suffer from body dysmorphia so I’m sure nothing is wrong, but it’s the current insecurity. Should I get anything done?

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September 26, 2022

Answer: Cheeks

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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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