Looksmaxxing Guide : How To Get a Defined Face

Introduction :

Since my channel started to get a bit popular and I started my face rating gig I got people enquiring about how to fix a baby face, and the main question I get asked is ( hey Nero even though my body fat percentage is very low I still hold fat in my cheeks which gives me a baby faced appearance) , this issue proves troublesome for men more than women because it stops them from achieving that sharp rugged and masculine midface region which is sought after and considered attractive, so I decided today will be the right time to discuss a bit in detail about this whole baby face issues, this post will be split into two parts.

Table Of Content :

1. What Causes baby face or chubby cheeks
2. The possible solutions to fix it

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Causes of Baby Face :

Chubby cheeks are not just because of weight loss. Sometimes, the culprit can be something called the buccal fat pads. These fat pads are important for facial contour, and their removal creates a more sculpted appearance.

The buccal fat pads are pockets of fat in the middle of the cheeks. Large buccal fat pads can contribute to a fuller and rounder face. Large buccal fat pads could also accentuate the effects of aging. Many people seek buccal fat pad removal since the procedure improves facial contour.

Ideally, the buccal fat pads’ main function is to support the gliding of muscles and fill pockets of space where there is no deep tissue. However, buccal fat pads also have quite a significant role in the aesthetics of the cheek. The buccal fat pads’ clinical value in terms of facial aesthetics has been continuously increasing for the past few decades.

Today, the prevalence of sculpted cheekbones in pop culture, modeling, and social media has placed an interesting highlight on the buccal fat pad. Several studies cite that during the first discovery of the buccal fat pad, surgeons didn’t consider it important. In many cases, it was just a surgical annoyance. However, the importance and relevance of the buccal fat pad in aesthetics today has drastically changed. Today, many more people are aware of its impact on the face and how it can change facial appearance.

Knowing about the buccal fat pad is especially helpful for people who have struggled with full cheeks their whole lives and can’t slim their face down no matter how hard they try.

The buccal fat pad lends the face youthful plumpness that may be very cute in toddlers or small kids but is less endearing in adults. It’s a complex issue to understand because we associate youthfulness and attractiveness with round, neotenous faces. This observation is especially true in women.

Despite that, there are so many women and men who think that their face is too plump or that they have ‘chipmunk cheeks.’ There could be plenty of probable reasons why we think of rounder cheeks today as less attractive than very well-sculpted cheeks. However, that doesn’t mean that round cheeks are no longer attractive nor look youthful for women. It’s just that there’s been a shift in what certain people personally prefer to look like.

Of course, there’s a line between plump and youthful in an attractive sense and when it just makes a person look fat or larger than they really are. Issues with the buccal fat pad can range from just plumpness to being responsible for a round face. Sometimes, the buccal fat pad can even be the reason for significant facial asymmetry.

This rise in the prevalence of sculpted cheeks may be due to contouring, for example. We see so many celebrities and models with sculpted cheekbones that look perfect on them. We see so many Instagram influencers that accentuate these features. A good, sculpted cheekbone is even a feature that we most commonly associate with models. Even social media filters today specifically make sure that faces are smaller and less round. All of these things together have just increased our preference for slimmer cheeks as opposed to full cheeks.

The Solutions :

Does Weight Loss or Gain Affect the Buccal Fat Pad? Generally, the buccal fat pads stay at a relatively constant volume throughout the years. However, according to Zhang et al. (2002), the buccal fat pad’s volume can fluctuate over the years. Despite this, the buccal fat pad does not change much after weight gain or weight loss, which is the most pressing issue.

In several studies, such as this one case study by Weniger and Weidman (2019), the patient noted that her face’s fullness has always been constant and hasn’t changed much throughout the years. People with full faces as children may carry their full cheeks well into adulthood. While we might expect baby fat and fluffy cheeks to shed off after puberty, it just doesn’t for some people.

Buccal Fat Pad Reduction or Removal

Many people have turned towards buccal fat pad reduction or removal to help with the stubborn fat on their cheeks as a solution. Unsurprisingly, the procedure brings a lot of satisfaction to the patients who undergo these procedures. After all, finally figuring out how to get rid of your face’s plumpness after so long must be a relief.

A buccal fat pad removal is a good option for people who have full cheeks and can’t get rid of it through weight loss and other methods. It is important to note that buccal fat pad removal should not be the first choice when you’ve gained weight, and your cheeks look fuller. The procedure is no substitute for weight loss. Removing your buccal fat pad will bear little results when it isn’t the reason for your problems in the first place.

Before you seriously consider buccal fat pad removal, make sure that it is the source of the issue and that you’ve tried several other methods to slim down your face. You should be skinny enough that you can see your 6 pack before moving on to buccal fat reduction.

Do Not Get a Buccal Fat Pad Removal If:

• You have a relatively slim face or if your full face is due to weight gain. Removing your buccal fat pad then can result in a gaunt appearance instead of the attractive sculpted cheekbones. Remember, there is a thin line between sculpted cheeks looking good and when they just make someone look tired. So if you have a narrow face already, steer clear of buccal fat pad removal. The situation will get even worse as you age and may cause an excessive sinking of your cheeks.
• You are well into middle age or are showing plenty of signs of aging. Aging can be difficult on the face in any case, regardless of a problematic buccal fat pad. However, the buccal fat pad slowly decreases in volume by the time you turn 50 (on average) (Hasani et al., 2016). Removing your buccal fat pad may affect and worsen signs of aging, so do keep that in mind. In the same way, a large buccal fat pad could also worsen symptoms of aging. In these cases, it’s best to talk it through with your surgeon to see what course of action will be the best for you.

That about sums up today's discussion about the chubby cheeks and baby face issue, thank you for taking the time to read my post.