Will loosing body fat reduce my chubby cheeks and give me more prominent cheekbones?

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I don't like the flat look of my cheeks from the front profile and the chubbiness in the cheeks from my side profile. As of right now I'm trying to see if dropping body fat will do anything, as I am currently around 14% body fat and trying to drop down to 9%. I'm 18½ yrs old so I'm not sure if this is baby fat or not. Regardless, I am unhappy with how I look right now and am seriously considering some kind of augmentation/enhancement in the future.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Your face likely will slim to some degree with weight loss. Once you've reached a stable weight that you're happy with you can assess the shape of your face. If you're not happy with the shape there are both surgical and non-surgical options that are very effective for facial shaping. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill, Contour) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf treatments can provide skin tightening and lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In most cases, when someone loses body fat, there is a decrease in facial fat as well.  Since you are in the process of losing some fat now, I would see how your cheeks look after you get to your goal of 9% body fat and then reassess the situation.

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