(Male) High testosterone, no masculine traits

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I have high testosterone level (slightly above the max range), yet i have neither big chin/jaw/cheekbones,or simply any masculine features. Are these body parts just determined by genetics, or is there still possibility for them to grow? I'm 18

Edward O. Terino, MD · Answer

Derpking, Yes, body parts and shapes are determined by genetics. High testosterone can produce acne in teenage years and baldness usually at a later date. If you are over weight and the fat is excessive in your face weight loss will possibly help you with the masculine look if you have a decent underlying bone structure. Rounder fuller faces are often inherited. A good plastic surgeon who specializes in facial contouring can usually create a more masculine and rugged look through the insertion of cheek implants which come in many sizes and shapes, as well as chin and jaw line implants which also come in many sizes and shapes. Sometimes inherited fat inside the face called buccal fat will also be removed to give even more improvement. At 18 you probably still have some "baby fat" which usually goes away in the 20's & 30's to also give a more structured boney masculine appearance. What will happen to your face could be better predicted with more information from you and good photographs (front view, 2 profile views, 2 three quarter views). Best, Dr. Terino

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Such facial skeletal features will not develop after age 18 no matter what your testosterone levels are. These are as much determined by genetics as by hormonal levels.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

We are just born with specific structure to our faces.  It would have been helpful to see photos of you, but I cansay that we do have implants and fillers to augment facial features!  See the link below to view how I injected Radiesse to make the face much more masculine.

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