I would like to know if through surgery I can slim the sides of my face such as cheekbones and the jaw region below the cheekbones? I thought about a reduction malarplasty and bichectomy but I'm not sure if it would give a similar result.
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Answer: Changing the shape and sliming down the face
People sometimes think they have swollen areas around the eyebrows, ears, cheeks, and under-eye area and may wonder if these need surgical correction. These areas are parts of the midface that are crucial for maintaining a youthful appearance. Often, the issue lies in an adjacent area: the lower...
Your photo is insufficient for a buccal fat removal assessment. I would prefer to see your face from front and side angles without smiling, in order to assess the amount of buccal fat pad. If you have excess buccal fat pads, you will be a suitable candidate for buccal fat removal, but remember...