What should I do if my cheekbones are too high, and how can I make them smaller?
In general, overly prominent cheekbones can be visually improved through makeup techniques or hairstyle adjustments. Alternatively, medical aesthetic procedures such as hyaluronic acid fillers, radiofrequency skin tightening, thread lifting, malar bone shaving, or malar bone repositioning surgery can also be used to reduce the appearance of high cheekbones.
Analysis of methods for reducing the appearance of cheekbones:
1. Makeup Techniques
Use light and shadow effects to adjust the visual height of the cheekbones. Apply darker contour powder or shading products along the outer sides and beneath the cheekbones to minimize their prominence. Meanwhile, use highlighter on areas such as the forehead, bridge of the nose, and chin to enhance facial dimensionality and draw attention away from the cheekbones.
2. Hairstyle Adjustments
Selecting a suitable hairstyle can effectively cover part of the cheekbones and help soften facial contours. For example, long or medium-length wavy hair that naturally falls alongside the cheeks, or shoulder-length short hair with soft curls, can conceal the cheekbones and create a more harmonious facial outline.
Analysis of medical aesthetic procedures for reducing cheekbone prominence:
Procedure Name |
Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection |
Radiofrequency Skin Tightening |
Thread Lifting |
Malar Bone Shaving |
Malar Bone Repositioning Surgery |
Principle |
Hyaluronic acid is injected into areas such as the temples and cheeks to create a fuller, smoother facial contour, thereby reducing the visual prominence of the cheekbones. |
Uses thermal energy generated by radiofrequency technology to stimulate collagen contraction and regeneration, improving skin laxity and indirectly minimizing the appearance of prominent cheekbones. |
Absorbable protein threads are implanted under the facial skin; their lifting effect tightens sagging tissues, resulting in a firmer facial contour and reduced visibility of prominent cheekbones. |
Specialized bone-shaving instruments are used to file down protruding parts of the malar bone, smoothing and lowering its height. |
Through incisions inside the mouth or in front of the ears, the malar bone is cut, moved inward, and fixed in place to reduce both the height and width of the cheekbones. |
Indications |
Mild cheekbone prominence accompanied by temple or cheek hollowing |
Mild cheekbone prominence with concurrent skin laxity |
Mild cheekbone prominence with concurrent skin laxity |
Mild to moderate cheekbone prominence |
Excessively high or wide cheekbones |
Reference Price |
2,000–8,000 RMB per session |
3,000–10,000 RMB per session |
5,000–20,000 RMB per session |
15,000–40,000 RMB per session |
20,000–50,000 RMB per session |
Advantages |
Filling volume can be adjusted according to individual needs |
Simultaneously improves skin laxity and wrinkles |
Minimally invasive |
Relatively smaller surgical trauma |
Dramatically improves overall facial contour |
Potential Risks |
1. Allergic reactions |
1. Skin redness, pain, burning sensation |
1. Thread extrusion |
1. Risk of infection |
1. Risk of infection |
Duration of Effect |
6–12 months |
6–12 months |
1–2 years |
Long-term |
Long-term |
To achieve less prominent cheekbones, individuals should choose the most suitable method based on their specific conditions. When considering medical aesthetic treatments, it is essential to proceed with caution and select only reputable medical institutions and qualified, experienced professionals to ensure both safety and optimal results.
