I feel I have a round look to my face despite being at an extremely low body fat percentage. I feel the root of the issue is my cheekbones, they don’t feel as defined or pronounced as they should. Wondering what could fix my problem. Would Buccal fat removal/cheek implants be good? I am 23 years old and 185lbs at 6ft, although I am only around 10% bodyfat and follow a strict diet, so the puffiness of my face is an enigma to me.
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March 26, 2024
Answer: Cheek Implants
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Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Young patients in their early teens who are very skinny yet have chubby cheeks or a round face typically have enlarged buccal fat pads. These fat pockets are usually genetically determined and resistant to diet and exercise, which is why it's common for slim individuals to have fuller cheeks....
Facial bumps located around the mouth, specifically near the smile lines, are usually not due to enlarged buccal fat pads. The area around the mouth close to the smile lines and the corners of the mouth is where the orbicularis oris muscle is situated. This muscle, which encircles the mouth, is...
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....
