Will Shaving My Cheekbones Give The Illusion Of Higher Set Cheekbones?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Regarding cheek shaving Is this only good for reducing zygomatic protrusion and does it necessarily have to do so? Is this a good procedure good for giving an illusion of higher set cheekbones?

A: Cheek reduction by shaving is almost always an ill-advised procedure as it has a minimal effect and runs a high risk of soft tissue cheek sagging. 

No form of cheekbone manipulation can create a higher cheekbone look. That requires an augmentation approach.

Dr Barry Eppley

World Renowned Plastic Surgeon