Age 18, & want a heart shaped face, what will slim my lower cheek? (Photos)

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I have gotten masseter Botox for around 2 years now. I just turned 18 keep in mind. I have always been insecure abt my face shape. My lower cheeks protrude when I smile and weigh my face down. I want a heart shape face. I have already had braces for 6 years. When I pinch it, it's like fat. No matter how skinny I get it stays the same. I don't think it's in the buccal fat area. What can I do to fix this? I have thought a chin implant / filler?

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

You are a good candidate for a genioplasty. Your chin considered short and slightly recessed. By bringing it forward and slightly down, we could create a more "v" shaped chin and jawline, while fixing the asymmetry at the same time. In doing so, this will also lengthen your jawline and add more definition. If needed, we can contour the chin and jawline after to get the perfect shape you are looking for. Our office can make simulated photos of expected outcomes. We are happy to set up a virtual or in-person consultation if you would like to discuss things further!

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

When you have a narrow lower jaw and a 'steeper' slope to the lower jaw line; the 'cheeks' look 'pudgy' when you animate. You can see in your profile the lack of chin projection/ie lower jawline is steeper. The 'morphing' you have done, is really trying to improve jawline definition. Consider a genioplasty and jawline augmentation

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