Trying to Get Thinner Keira-Knightley-type Face? (photo)

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I am 19 and have been called "chubby cheeks" my whole life. I really want a thin face with high cheekbones-- just like Keira Knightley. I've tried weight loss but still my cheeks look the same even when the rest of my body is wonderfully thin. So, what can I do? Facial bone surgery? chin and cheek implants? Fat removal from my face? I'm at a total loss.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Keira has denied that she has an eating disorder.  Her eating disorder is that we her public expect her to look a certain way and she is able to discipline herself to the point of starvation on top of working out 3 hours a day in order to satisfy public demand.  I think these actresses are amazing but I certainly would not like my daughter emulating their behavior.  Please be careful if you decided to discipline your body like poor Keira does.

Nabil Fanous, MD · Answer

There is a simple surgery, but not done by many surgeons, for fatty cheeks. It consists of using a small incision inside the mouth, from the inside of the cheek, to pull some fat (called the Bichat's pad of fat). The surgery is done under local anesthesia. The healing is very fast. The result is usually excellent.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Surgery is certainly not an option for you to safely accomplish your goals.  Focus in on the features of your face that are attractive and do not try to conform to industry standards of beauty.

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