I have a flat face. How do I add more dimension? (Photo)

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I have a very flat face. Particularly, my side profile. My nose is very flat and I do not have any dimension to my face. I am trying to become a plus size model but I feel I am rejected due to the flatness of my face. What procedures would I need to fix these problems?

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

An augmentative rhinoplasty would provide some facial projection. This could be most simply done with an implant but can also be done with a rib graft if one is opposed to a nasal implant.

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

Hi, based upon the attached photos your face is not flat but round-shaped and full.  According to the ideal facial aesthetics as outlined in my book on the subject, women appear the most attractive when their faces are heart-shaped.  Reducing the fatty tissues over the lower face, medial cheeks, nasolabial folds and neck would thin and feminize the entire face...this would most likely need to be combined with some type of a facelift to tighten lax facial tissues and remove excess loose skin.  My most popular facelift is the minimally invasive, short incision facelift that has all the benefits of more invasive facelifts (traditional, mid-face and subperiosteal facelifts) but with these added benefits:very small incisionsminimal tissue dissection = less bruising and swelling = rapid recoverycan be performed in 90 minutes or less, with or without general anesthesiano incisions within the hair = no hair lossexcess fat can be removedexcess skin removedcheeks, chin and jaw line can be augmented with dermal fillers (I prefer Perlane) or facial implantsmost patients fly back home to parts all over the world in as little as 3 days post-opThe chin is weak making the mid-face appear top-heavy on profile.  Chin augmentation with a dermal filler (I prefer Radiesse) or with a chin implant can provide harmony and balance to the lower face.  Hope this helps.

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired) · Answer

Submental liposuction and a chin implant would very likely improve your appearance. Perhaps an augmentation rhinoplasty could be considered.

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