[Hinews] Many people who successfully lose weight through dieting often find their facial appearance less satisfying than expected. As facial fat diminishes, features like cheekbones or jawlines can become more pronounced, leading to a sharper or broader-looking face.

How Weight Loss Affects Facial Contours

When subcutaneous fat decreases, facial contours become more defined. Prominent cheekbones or a sharp jawline may appear exaggerated, especially in individuals with naturally angular bone structures. Additionally, reduced skin elasticity can cause the midface to appear hollow or result in an uneven facial outline.

Non-Surgical Solutions: Makeup, Hairstyles, and Accessories

One of the simplest ways to address these changes is through makeup. Applying shading diagonally along the cheekbones and jawline, paired with highlighter on the forehead or chin, can create a more balanced, three-dimensional look by diffusing attention from prominent features.
Hairstyles and accessories also play a significant role. C-curl bobs or layered perms can softly frame the face, minimizing the appearance of pronounced cheekbones. Large-framed glasses can further distract from sharp facial features, creating a more harmonious look.

Prominent cheekbones after dieting can be improved through makeup, lifestyle changes, or surgery. (Image provided by ClipArtKorea)
Prominent cheekbones after dieting can be improved through makeup, lifestyle changes, or surgery. (Image provided by ClipArtKorea)


Skincare and Massage for Improved Elasticity

Gua sha massage, a traditional technique, can enhance skin elasticity and reduce puffiness. Gentle stimulation of the cheeks, forehead, and jawline may temporarily create a slimmer, more refined facial contour.

Limitations of Lifestyle Changes

While these non-invasive methods can help, they have limitations. For those experiencing significant distress due to prominent cheekbones, surgical options like zygomatic reduction surgery may be considered. This procedure involves precise analysis of facial structure and the repositioning of protruding anterior or lateral cheekbones through osteotomy, rotation, and fixation. The result is a smoother,
more natural facial contour.

Risks and Considerations of Surgery

Zygomatic reduction surgery carries risks, including nonunion of the osteotomy site or sagging cheeks due to damage to supporting ligaments. To minimize complications, thorough preoperative diagnostics, such as 3D CT imaging, and an experienced surgical team are critical.

Dr. Chang-Hyun Oh, director of Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic, emphasizes the importance of expertise and postoperative care. “For those seeking a softer appearance or struggling with prominent cheekbones, zygomatic reduction can be an effective solution,” he says. “However, choosing a skilled surgical team and a clinic with a robust postoperative care system is essential.”

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