Age 23, flat round face issue - weak ogee curve? (Photos)

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23 years old. My face looks very roundish and doesn’t have enough angularity to it. I feel this makes my face look uncharacteristic and lifeless. I was told I have a lack of cheek projection and my midface looks flat. I think this could be hindering my ability to have the more hollow cheek look. I have asked about this before but included more photos from different angles this time, as well as photos of what I want to look more like if anyone could point me in the right direction.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

I understand what you’re noticing, and I want to reassure you that at 23, your facial structure is still very much in its natural baseline—not “missing” anything, but simply reflecting softer midface projection and overall facial balance.

What you’re describing—reduced cheek definition, a flatter midface, and a less visible ogee curve—is usually related to soft tissue distribution and natural bone projection, not something abnormal or “incorrect” about your face.

The ogee curve people refer to is the gentle S-shape created by the cheekbone and midface contour. When it’s softer, the face can appear rounder or less sculpted in certain lighting, especially without makeup or contouring.

In most cases like yours, the key is not trying to dramatically change structure, but rather restoring subtle projection in the midface and lateral cheek area in a very conservative way. Even small amounts of support in the cheek can naturally improve contour and create more light-and-shadow definition, which helps reduce the appearance of flatness.

It’s also important to be careful with the idea of a “hollow cheek look.” Over-reducing volume or trying to force hollowness at a young age can sometimes make the face look tired or aged rather than balanced.

What typically works best in situations like this is a very subtle approach focused on restoring natural contour rather than creating sharp angles. The goal is harmony and light definition, not transformation into a completely different facial type.

Your concern is valid, but your face is not lacking structure in a way that needs aggressive correction. Small, precise adjustments—if any are done at all—make the biggest difference here.

Age 23, flat round face issue - weak ogee curve? (Photos)

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