Small chin, wide face, chubby cheeks. What are my options to get more defined, proportional and masculine face? (Photo)

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I have wide and high cheekbones, in contrast, my lower half face seems small, receded, unproportional. My cheekbone and upper face are protrudes more and look big compared to lower part. I am using full beard now to cover it but i feel so depressed for my face. Please advise me, what procedures are required to get more masculine, proportional look?

Ali Cetinkaya, MD · Answer

If your cheekbones and upper face are wide and prominent, while your lower face appears smaller, recessed, or narrow, it can create a top-heavy appearance that lacks balance and masculinity. This type of facial disharmony is quite common and can significantly affect how one feels about their face, especially in profile.
A strong, masculine face is typically characterized by:

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

It's difficult to make recommendations without side view photos.  In general chin implantation will enhance projection of the chin.  Jaw angle implants will provide lateral jaw augmentation. Buccal fat removal will slim chubby cheeks.  Genioplasty can augment vertical height and chin projection.  It's best to see a surgeon and undergo full examination in order to determine which procedure wil give you your desired outcome.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A side profile photograph is required before making any determination about being a candidate for a chin implant. Chin implants are placed for patients who have a weak chin profile.  The primary goal for a chin implant candidate is to give further projection to the chin when there is a weak and recessive profile present. Patients also receive a small amount of lateral width and small amount of vertical height at the same time when the implant is placed. For many examples and more information, please see the video and the link below

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