How to make my face look shorter?

Question

I've always had a long face and am looking to shorten it

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Greetings from Istanbul! You appear to have a long, projected chin, which creates the illusion of a long face. To address this concern, a lower chin reduction surgery might be beneficial. This procedure involves reducing the chin size and slightly repositioning the bone backward, which can create a more balanced and proportional facial appearance. Hope this helps, best of luck!

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query. The best way achieve a “shorter” face would be to get some contours in your mid face, using fillers or your own fat. This will change the ratios and make your face look less long. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD · Answer

hello,
You might benefit from an Upper Lip Lift combined with Fat Transfer to the upper face.  The upper lip lift will reduce the long space between the base of your nose and the upper lip.  This will provide some the affect you are looking for.
In addition, you might consider Fat Transfer to the Upper Face . This will somewhat widen the face and enhance the bone structure of your cheeks.  I have performed these two procedures together with fantastic results.

You can read more about the Lip Lift at the link below.  Thank you for your question.

Ricardo L Rodriguez MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore, Maryland

Lane Smith, MD · Answer

You are beautiful but if you really want to change your face, go for it. Start with a smile instead of that sad face! 
Jawline, cheek, and lip fillers will help accentuate your jaw and make your face appear wider. My MedSpa Chic La Vie, can help you. 702-838-2455

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

One thing to consider would be a lip lift.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.  This may make your face appear more attractive.  You could also benefit from a rhinoplasty.  The tip of the nose is slightly rounded.  Another possibility would be chin augmentation.  This would balance your face at a lateral view.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

How to make my face look shorter?

Answers (7)

Answer: Long face.

Answer: Long face.

Answer: Lip lift, rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

Answer: Lip lift, rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

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How to make my face look shorter?

Answers (7)

Answer: Long face.

Answer: Long face.

Answer: Lip lift, rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

Answer: Lip lift, rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

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