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When we meet people who are concerned about their face size, quite a few cases involve the face looking wider due to the influence of the cheekbones rather than the actual facial area.
Even after losing weight, some people feel that their face still looks large or that their face appears wider every time they take a photo. In such cases, the shape of the cheekbones, rather than facial fat, may be influencing the appearance.
The cheekbones are one of the important structures that determine the width of the midface, and they can affect not only the face shape but also the overall impression.
Why the Face May Look Wide
The reason a face looks large varies from person to person.
In particular, when the lateral cheekbones and 45-degree cheekbones are prominent, the face may appear wider.
When viewed from the front, the outer contour of the face may look more pronounced, making the face appear larger than its actual size.
In addition, depending on the lighting or the angle of a photo, the cheekbones may stand out more, making the face look wider and flatter.
For this reason, some people continue to be concerned about their face shape even after losing weight or taking care of their skin.
How the Cheekbones Affect Your Impression
The cheekbones are located in the central part of the face, so they can have a considerable effect on your overall impression.
When the cheekbones protrude, they may create a strong or sharp impression, and some people may even be told that they look stubborn.
The area beneath the cheekbones may also appear relatively sunken, creating the impression of shadows on the face.
For these reasons, some people feel that they look tired or older than their actual age.
Therefore, people considering cheekbone reduction often hope not only to improve the apparent size of the face but also to create a softer and more balanced impression.
What Should Be Considered for Cheekbone Reduction?
Cheekbone reduction is a procedure that moves prominent cheekbones inward to improve the width of the face.
The surgical plan takes into account not only the cheekbones visible from the front but also the lateral cheekbones visible from the side.
It is important to determine the scope of the procedure after sufficiently analyzing the degree of cheekbone prominence, left-right symmetry, and facial proportions.
In addition, face shape is not determined by the cheekbones alone, so the jawline, chin, and proportions of the lower face also need to be assessed.
Overall Balance Is Important for Face Shape
Cheekbone reduction is not a procedure that simply makes the cheekbones as small as possible.
It is important to create natural contours by considering the width-to-height ratio of the face and the balance between the midface and lower face.
Reducing only the cheekbones excessively may instead make the facial proportions look awkward, so the current facial structure needs to be thoroughly analyzed.
For this reason, cheekbone reduction should be planned after assessing the role the cheekbones play within the overall facial contours.
Not everyone whose face appears wide has the same underlying cause.
The cheekbones may be the main factor, but the square jaw, chin proportions, or distribution of facial fat may also have an influence.
Therefore, if you are considering cheekbone reduction, it is important to analyze the elements that make up your face shape together and determine which areas currently have the greatest influence on your overall impression.
We recommend establishing a plan suited to you through a thorough consultation and finding a natural facial balance.
