How Can I Get A High Cheekbone Look?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have hollow cheeks, but the hollows are far too small. In the edited version of my own photograph, the highest point of the line I’ve drawn in red aligns horizontally with the lower part of the corner of my lips. In contrast, on most people’s faces, this line falls somewhere between the upper lip and the nose. I’ve provided some examples using celebrities. I have two questions.

1) What anatomical feature determines how high this line extends? Is it the concavity of the zygomatic-maxillary complex?

2) Is there a surgical procedure that could make this line extend higher?

A:They have a more pronounced inferior edge of the zygomatic– maxillary complex while yours is more flat. The combination of a more evident bony edge by implant or ZSO osteotomy and a subtotal buccal lipectomy should work for you.

Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon