Im about three months out of a midface lift, facelift, and rhinoplasty to fix changed from a prior jaw surgery. I feel like I look more masculine. My cheeks seem flatter, my chin pointier, and my smile is totally different. My lower face also seems narrower and longer. Why is this? What can be done to fix it?
July 30, 2015
Answer: Early concerns about facelift, rhinoplasty, jaw After reviewing your photos, I feel that you do not look more masculine. In fact, your results are excellent, and I commend you and your surgeon for accomplishing this. However, yours is a good question to address. Any time we (as surgeons) revise the face (from fillers to surgery) we should be able to understand what the overall outcome will be. It is not too hard to fix lines, or change shape. The real art lies in understanding the dynamic face, and its proportions. As humans, (and this differs by culture) we are generally able to assess in a moment whether someone is male or female. We subconsciously process asymmetry, proportion, age, and expression. Part of the work plastic surgeons have is to address patient concerns, and meet expectations, while also understanding how our interventions will affect the way patients look. So, you have asked a good question. In fact, I often see women who feel their look is "too masculine", and they want surgery for a softer appearance (and vice versa for men.) This is not an unreasonable goal, and is addressed by filler and surgery.For you in particular, I don't think you look more masculine (and I say this with the experienced professional eye.) However I do think that, after only three months, it is not surprising that you look in the mirror and have a reaction to your new face--especially given the extent of your procedures. Give it time...your mind needs time to adjust to your new reflection. This is true for all patients.
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July 30, 2015
Answer: Early concerns about facelift, rhinoplasty, jaw After reviewing your photos, I feel that you do not look more masculine. In fact, your results are excellent, and I commend you and your surgeon for accomplishing this. However, yours is a good question to address. Any time we (as surgeons) revise the face (from fillers to surgery) we should be able to understand what the overall outcome will be. It is not too hard to fix lines, or change shape. The real art lies in understanding the dynamic face, and its proportions. As humans, (and this differs by culture) we are generally able to assess in a moment whether someone is male or female. We subconsciously process asymmetry, proportion, age, and expression. Part of the work plastic surgeons have is to address patient concerns, and meet expectations, while also understanding how our interventions will affect the way patients look. So, you have asked a good question. In fact, I often see women who feel their look is "too masculine", and they want surgery for a softer appearance (and vice versa for men.) This is not an unreasonable goal, and is addressed by filler and surgery.For you in particular, I don't think you look more masculine (and I say this with the experienced professional eye.) However I do think that, after only three months, it is not surprising that you look in the mirror and have a reaction to your new face--especially given the extent of your procedures. Give it time...your mind needs time to adjust to your new reflection. This is true for all patients.
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October 8, 2015
Answer: Achieving a more feminine face You might want to consider fillers, like Voluma, or even fat grafting to add more volume to your cheeks and chin to give you a more feminine appearance.
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October 8, 2015
Answer: Achieving a more feminine face You might want to consider fillers, like Voluma, or even fat grafting to add more volume to your cheeks and chin to give you a more feminine appearance.
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