How can I get a more angular/chiseled and masculine jawline/face? (Photos)

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Hi! I am a male in my mid 20s and I am hoping to achieve a more angular/masculine jaw and cheeks - and an overall less rounded and more structured/definited face. I carry excess buccal fat in my cheeks despite being in great shape. This is genetic as my dad has the same thing. I am looking to move forward quickly and find an experienced surgeon to work with. Can also travel for surgery. I have included photos below. What surgeries should I consider?

John Mesa, MD · Answer

In order to make a face most angular, chiseled and masculine jaw line, it is necessary to know what makes the face to look like that. 
The characteristic of a masculine chiseled face are:
High prominent cheek boneslack of chubby cheeksstrong chin bonestrong jaw linestrong angle of the jaw lack of double chin
Therefore, to address these areas, these are plastic surgery options:
For cheek bones: augmentation with soft tissue fillers or cheek implantsChubby cheeks: Buccal fat removalWeak chin: augmentation with soft tissue filler or chin implantStrong jaw line: submental liposuction, soft tissue fillers, jaw implantsStrong angle of the jaw: augmentation with soft tissue fillers or mandible angle  implantsDouble chin: Chin liposuction.

Omar Lazos, MD · Answer

When a patient has a full and round face and despite weight loss the 
fullness persist or if the patient is in his normal weight and the 
chipmunk faces has stayed all the time, a bichectomy or buccal fat pad 
removal is useful. It´s true that with aging the buccal fat pad tends to
 diminish in volume do to atrophy, but if the volume is excessive a 
bichectomy will not hollow the cheek overtime. Many patients are happy 
with the results, a proper selection is a very important manner. Usually
 the procedure takes less than 10 min and you can go homethe same day. 
You'll be able to go back to work on the 3rd day post-op but 1 week off 
would be more comfort. You can combine the procedure with chin liposuction to get a more masculine, defined chiseled face. Both procedures together are a very powerful combination to achieve this. Hope this helps you!

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  Yes a buccal lipectomy can help improve your facial shape by shrinking down the lower cheek region.  By doing this, the jawline and the cheeks become more defined and contoured.  Another treatment to think about is Botox to the posterior jawline as this will also help slim the face from a more squared to a more oval appearance on the frontal views.  However, it is always best to have an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon so that your goals are reviewed and the best treatment recommended.
Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Sagar Patel, MD · Answer

Ok! So only an in person discussion can figure this out but a brief look at your pictures shows slightly flat cheek bones, faint fat under the chin and rounded cheeks. I would agree that a buccal lipectomy and some jaw chiseling would help but it depends on the look you are going for. If you want the high cheek bone male model look then this is your go to. Though you can do some iplants for cheeks and jaws I would suggest starting with filler and seeing if you like it.  The buccal lipectomy will help but not be drastic ie give you a sucked in Zoolander look but rather just enhance the contour of your lower zygoma (cheekbone). Buccal lipectomy is a surgery and can be done in 30 minutes under local anesthesia for $1500. The rest is filler which can be done awake also. Hope that helps!

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