How can I correct my right cheek being chubbier and my right jaw being less defined? (Photo)

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If you look at my picture, my cheek on the left looks "normal," whereas the cheek on my right has more fat/chub. When I "pinch" them, I also notice it as my right cheek is thicker. It's hard to see in the picture, but my left jawline is nice and defined, whereas my right jaw transitions to my neck with less definition. I actually grew the beard as a way to conceal this asymmetry. If you had a patient come in wanting to fix these, what would you recommend?

John Mesa, MD · Answer

It is common to find men with minor facial asymmetries, where one side of the face looks normal while the other cheek appears chubbier and fuller. Similarly, asymmetries on the jawline are common, with one side being more defined while the other transitions to the neck with less definition. These minor asymmetries can be improved with plastic surgery procedures.

In my practice, I have found that the most common cause of lower cheek asymmetry is asymmetric buccal fat pads. To address this concern, asymmetric buccal fat pad removal—either removing the buccal fat pad from the bigger side only or removing more from the bigger side than the other—helps achieve a more symmetric facial appearance.

For asymmetric jawlines, particularly in men, enhancing the smaller jawline with fillers can help achieve a more symmetric look. When done in combination, asymmetric buccal fat removal and asymmetric jawline enhancement with fillers help patients achieve a more balanced and symmetric facial appearance.

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

John Mesa, MD  
Buccal Fat Removal Specialist Plastic Surgeon  
New York - New Jersey - Miami

How can I correct my right cheek being chubbier and my right jaw being less defined? (Photo)

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