I Really Need to Do Something with my Thin Face but Don't Really Know my Options.

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I have a very thin face and I'm tired of people telling me I'd be pretty if I had a fat face. I don't know why it's like that, my face use to be fat and I haven't lost weight... I look like a skeleton! What can I do to change the lower part of my face? I don't want cheek implants because I think it look's too fake...I want something that will last and look natural not an over puffed face like some celebrities we see today.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Dear Sylable

	Please don't be victimized by the casual comments of your frienemies.  This type of stray comments can be very destructive to one's self esteem.  I share your concern with facial implants.  I actually thing your chin volume is fine.  I personally do not like Radiesse as a product.  First, it does not last as long as the manufacture claims.  Secondly it cannot be adjusted like products like Perlaine and Restylane.  Doctors like Radiesse because they can get a significant price break on large orders of Radiesse so more profit.  Please do not underestimate the value of being able to adjust a filler product.

	I think the most important service for you to start with in under eye filling.  Please recognize that these services are facial sculpting and requires actual talent on the part of the injector.  So not everyone can do this service.  Please look for a very experienced injector for these services.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Sylable,The relationship between you and your face/body is a precious relationship that is uniquely yours. Do not allow other to stand between that relationship. Further, you should consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon to receive the highest-quality care, treatment, knowledge and skills. Consider that it has been proven
that the following features comprise an attractive female face:

Short upper lip

High cheekbones

Small nose

Short distance
between the chin and mouth

Large eyes, widely
spaced apart

Fine jawline

Petite chin

Sarmela Sunder, MD · Answer

Hi,

	You have a beautiful face and I would definitely take what your &ldquo;friends&rdquo; are telling you with a grain of salt.  If you are looking for a change because of what others are saying, then I would recommend against doing anything because you really have lovely features. As to why your face doesn&rsquo;t look as full as it used to, it&rsquo;s because as we age, we naturally lose volume. We tend to deflate and parts of our face start to slowly sag.

	If you truly are personally bothered by a lack of volume in your face, I would recommend Sculptra as the product that will give you a natural and longer lasting result. It does take a few sessions, with 4-6 weeks in between sessions. The results are gradual and are the most natural looking. I agree with you that an implant will look unnatural. As with any injectable, your choice of injector is more important that the product itself, so choose your injecting physician very carefully.

	Hope this helps!

	Dr.Sunder

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

First of all, you should only do an elective cosmetic procedure if YOU want it.  Don't just rely on what other people tell you that you need.  That said, the easiest and very effective way to enhance volume in your face would be the use of Sculptra Aesthetic injected under your skin.  This is a quick office based procedure which may need to be repeated 2 to 3 times over sever weeks to months to achieve the best results.  

	 

	Good Luck.

Aaron Stone, MD · Answer

As a plastic surgeon I can honestly tell you those people have no idea what they are talking about. Some thinning of the facial soft tissue is part of the aging process independent of weight loss or gain. Under no circumstance should you get plastic surgery to make people say or think something differently when they see you. That is a very bad way to gauge results after surgery and poses a danger for you getting too much plastic surgery. It is hard to tell from this photo which is slightly out of focus but the only thing I could see that would be worth addressing (in terms of risk benefit ratio) are the under eye bags/shadowing.

	My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.

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