Can You Change the Shape of Your Face?

The shape of the face is the result of bone structure and genetics.

The shape of the face is the result of bone structure and genetics. Both are hard to change. However, rest assured, there are ways to alter the face a little, sharpen those features and look glamorous. A few common ways are:

• Working out and diet control: If a person is overweight or obese, the contours of their face are often hidden by the fat. When a person gradually works toward reducing the excess fat via aerobic exercises and workouts, their face will become narrower and leaner.
• Facial exercises: It may take months or years to make the face leaner using facial exercises, but studies proved their effectiveness.
• A hairstyle that suits the face shape may also give an illusion that the shape of the face is changed. For example, fringes may make the forehead look small, or a layered haircut may make the chin softer.
• Contouring for women and men. Various contouring techniques help accentuate the cheekbones, the nose bridge and slim the chin.
• Beard shadows for men may also give an impression of a different facial shape.

Cosmetic surgery remains the last resort if a person desires a long-lasting change in the shape of the face. The cosmetic procedures outpatient procedures (such as injecting fillers) or invasive procedures (such as jawline or cheekbone surgery).

• Liquid fillers, such as silicon or hyaluronic fillers, are injected to sharpen the bridge of the nose and firm the jawline. They add projection to the cheekbones, fill the under-eye hollows and pad the temples.
• Botox has become increasingly popular in recent years. It can change someone’s face. With the right cosmetic surgeon administering Botox, youthful changes to the jawline, mouth, cheeks, nose and overall face shape are possible.
• Facial implants can provide more durable volume to the cheekbones, chin, lips and jaw.
• Rhinoplasty (nose operation) breaks the nose, reduces the bone and cartilage and resculpts it.
• Orthodontics and veneers can alter a person’s bite, which can change the facial symmetry and profile.
• Facelifts can pull loose skin taut. They make the bone structure more evident and remove jowls. They can raise the brow and make the eyes appear wider.
• A few other plastic surgical procedures can break and reconstruct the bones in the face.