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How to Make Long Face Appear Shorter?

Cheek filler would be a great place to start to help create a more heart-shaped appearance to the face. It’s a little difficult to fully evaluate without a profile or 45-degree view, but you may also be a candidate for chin filler to help balance the profile and lower face.

Clinical Context

Facial proportion is judged by comparing width and length together, not as separate measurements. Adding volume to the cheekbones increases midface width, which can make a long face appear more balanced and heart-shaped. The chin affects the lower third of the face, so its size and projection are considered alongside the cheeks rather than on their own. Viewing photos from the front and side helps determine the right combination for each patient's proportions.

Answered By

Dr. Steven Williams

President Emeritus of ASPS

Dr. Steven Williams is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the Past President of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a charitable person who dedicates his life to those in need of his unique expertise.

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