Ask a doctor

Why is my face so ugly from the side? How do I fix this?

I mean I look just fine from the front but my nose and cheeked are really ugly,how do I fix this?

Doctor Answers 7

Ugly face from the side view?

February 14th, 2015
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Dear Anonymous176, I don't think that you are ugly but there are rooms to improve your appearance. As an Asian I would suggest the following procedures; 1. Forehead augmentation to improve the slanting top part 2. Augmentation rhinoplasty to enhance your profile 3. Buccal fat extraction to correct chubby cheek 4. Conservative chin augmentation may be an option.
Somyos Kunachak, MD
February 14th, 2015

Ugly face from the side view?

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Dear Anonymous176, I don't think that you are ugly but there are rooms to improve your appearance. As an Asian I would suggest the following procedures; 1. Forehead augmentation to improve the slanting top part 2. Augmentation rhinoplasty to enhance your profile 3. Buccal fat extraction to correct chubby cheek 4. Conservative chin augmentation may be an option.
Somyos Kunachak, MD

Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Questions

February 6th, 2015
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Dear Anonymus, First of all your face is not "ugly" from the profile. You are seeing a lack of facial projection that could be improved upon with rhinoplasty and a chin implant. Further discussion of other procedures would involve an in person consultation and examination. Digital imaging can show you the proposed changes of surgery and how these changes look with your facial anatomy. If you decide that the imaging is a desirable result then you can proceed with the suggested procedures. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Web reference: http://www.michaelelammd.com

Michael Elam, MD

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 211 reviews

February 6th, 2015

Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Questions

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Dear Anonymus, First of all your face is not "ugly" from the profile. You are seeing a lack of facial projection that could be improved upon with rhinoplasty and a chin implant. Further discussion of other procedures would involve an in person consultation and examination. Digital imaging can show you the proposed changes of surgery and how these changes look with your facial anatomy. If you decide that the imaging is a desirable result then you can proceed with the suggested procedures. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Learn more: http://www.michaelelammd.com

Michael Elam, MD

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 211 reviews

Balancing the face

February 5th, 2015
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
A chin implant, and nasal modification (either surgery or injectable) along with volume enhancement to the cheeks could make a striking difference.  The take off of the nose from the forehead is a hint to low and this creates the look of a hump rather than a slope.  While surgery can correct this, simple injections to the top of the nose can give a more feminine appearance.
Tim Neavin, MD

Tim Neavin, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 48 reviews

February 5th, 2015

Balancing the face

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
A chin implant, and nasal modification (either surgery or injectable) along with volume enhancement to the cheeks could make a striking difference.  The take off of the nose from the forehead is a hint to low and this creates the look of a hump rather than a slope.  While surgery can correct this, simple injections to the top of the nose can give a more feminine appearance.
Tim Neavin, MD

Tim Neavin, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 48 reviews

Increasing Facial Projection

February 5th, 2015
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
What you are seeing in the side profile is a general lack of facial projection. (i.e., a flatter face) Increased nose, midface and chin projection may be helpful. I would look at some computer imaging predictions of these types of procedures and see if this improves your perception of your face.

Web reference: http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
February 5th, 2015

Increasing Facial Projection

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
What you are seeing in the side profile is a general lack of facial projection. (i.e., a flatter face) Increased nose, midface and chin projection may be helpful. I would look at some computer imaging predictions of these types of procedures and see if this improves your perception of your face.

Learn more: http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Rhinoplasty and chin implant for the Asian nose.

February 5th, 2015
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Hey rhinoplasty was chin implant will help improve the flatness of your profile. The table can be further projected with conservative bumper removal and the chin implant will bring the lower third of your face into proportion. I would have these two done first before deciding whether you want anything done to your cheeks. See you very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for this he does natural looking noses. 
Toby Mayer, MD

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

February 5th, 2015

Rhinoplasty and chin implant for the Asian nose.

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Hey rhinoplasty was chin implant will help improve the flatness of your profile. The table can be further projected with conservative bumper removal and the chin implant will bring the lower third of your face into proportion. I would have these two done first before deciding whether you want anything done to your cheeks. See you very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon for this he does natural looking noses. 
Toby Mayer, MD

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

Why is my face so ugly from the side? How do I fix this?

February 5th, 2015
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Your side view has minimal definition.  I suggest adding volume to your cheek area (fillers or implants) and having a chin implant.  Your cheek area is very flat.  You need the volume to give a soft, round, feminine shape to your face.  As for the chin, it is small.  If you place your finger from your lips straight down, your chin should almost touch your finger.  Yours is behind.  Having a chin implant will project the chin forward to better balance the lower half of your face.

Web reference: http://www.beverlyhills-plasticsurgery.com/chin-implants/

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
February 5th, 2015

Why is my face so ugly from the side? How do I fix this?

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Your side view has minimal definition.  I suggest adding volume to your cheek area (fillers or implants) and having a chin implant.  Your cheek area is very flat.  You need the volume to give a soft, round, feminine shape to your face.  As for the chin, it is small.  If you place your finger from your lips straight down, your chin should almost touch your finger.  Yours is behind.  Having a chin implant will project the chin forward to better balance the lower half of your face.

Learn more: http://www.beverlyhills-plasticsurgery.com/chin-implants/

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Rhinoplasty side profile

February 5th, 2015
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
A rhinoplasty procedure can  address improving the side profile of the nose. Shaving down the dorsal hump, and increasing projection of the tip can help balance the nose  better. For many examples and more information, please see the video and the  link below

Web reference: http://www.seattlefacial.com/photogallery/rhinoplasty_photos96.html

William Portuese, MD
February 5th, 2015

Rhinoplasty side profile

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
A rhinoplasty procedure can  address improving the side profile of the nose. Shaving down the dorsal hump, and increasing projection of the tip can help balance the nose  better. For many examples and more information, please see the video and the  link below

Learn more: http://www.seattlefacial.com/photogallery/rhinoplasty_photos96.html

William Portuese, MD

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.