Can custom implants help me? 23M (Photo)

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I've always been bothered by my chubby cheeks that give me a baby-ish appearance. I'm already fairly lean and i have a strong jaw so i think they might be caused by my flat cheekbones (both anteriorly and laterally). Would custom implants help in making my face slimmer and more chiseled without looking unnatural? Is it the right solution to lose the babyface?

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

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. Before answering the question about 'custom' implants, consider the question of augmentation alone. Your facial dimensions are very favorable on anterior view: your bizygomatic, bitemporal, and bigonial widths are all in nice harmony. (Avoid any procedure that will disrupt that balance!) As you stated, you have a well-defined jawline. In this case, I would most likely recommend preformed submalar cheek implants to enhance your appearance--a more sculpted or 'chiseled' look--without widening your cheeks. This type of implant addresses 'flat' cheeks and would enhance your masculinity. In my experience, custom implants are rarely necessary and require a 'good reason' which could be discussed further with your surgeon. 
Best Regards,Dr. Tower

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