Facial shape, as the name suggests, refers to the contour of the face. The upper half is formed by the curved structure of the maxilla, zygomatic bone, temporal bone, frontal bone, and parietal bone. The lower half depends on the shape of the mandible. These are all crucial factors influencing facial shape, with the jawbone playing an especially vital role as the foundational structure determining the overall appearance.Many people are born with less-than-ideal facial shapes, or experience changes due to factors like weight gain. Your face shape directly impacts the first impression you make on others. Don't worry if your face shape isn't perfect—modern facial contouring surgery can transform your face to achieve your dream shape.
Common Face Shapes: Pointed, Oval, Round, Square
Pointed Face: Characterized by prominent cheekbones and narrow temples, creating a conical appearance;
Oval Face: Adheres to the golden ratio, with a length-to-width ratio of 34:21;
Round Face: Typically accompanied by a short chin, thick facial fat, or well-developed masseter muscles;
Square Face: A very common facial shape characterized by broad jaw angles.
Women interested in their facial proportions can self-assess to determine their face shape.
Face Shape Self-Assessment: Take a full-face front photo with all facial features visible. Mark eight points on the photo—top, bottom, left, right, upper-left, upper-right, lower-left, and lower-right—then connect them to create a face shape diagram.If the shape resembles a cone or diamond, it's a pointed face; if oval or almond-shaped, it's a heart-shaped face; if inverted oval or round, it's a round face; if trapezoidal or square, it's a square face.
Ideal Facial Proportion Self-Test: Distance from hairline to outer eye corner = Distance from outer eye corner to outer mouth corner;Distance from hairline to outer eyebrow tip = Distance from outer eyebrow tip to nostril; Nostril width = Eye width; Mouth width slightly exceeds distance between inner eye corners; Distance between eyes equals eye width; Outer eyebrow tip lies on the line connecting outer eye corner and nostril; A vertical line connects the brow bone, inner eye corner, and nostril.
Hyaluronic Acid Transforms a Sharp Face into a Fuller One
Principle: Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a naturally occurring substance abundant in the body's connective tissues and dermis. It holds a significant amount of water internally. Young skin remains soft and elastic precisely because it is rich in hyaluronic acid.As aging progresses and external damage occurs, hyaluronic acid in the facial dermis breaks down, leading to moisture loss in dermal tissues. This results in wrinkles, sagging skin, dullness, and loss of elasticity in the cheeks. After hyaluronic acid injection, it integrates with the body's existing hyaluronic acid, plumping the skin, smoothing wrinkles, and achieving a fuller facial contour.
Suitable Candidates: Generally suitable for most individuals, excluding pregnant or breastfeeding women, those taking muscle relaxants, or those with specific allergies.
Procedure Cost: ¥4,000–6,000 per syringe
Post-Procedure Care:Avoid extremely hot (saunas or sunbathing) or cold environments (e.g., swimming) until initial swelling and redness subside. Do not press the injection site for one week post-treatment. Maintain moisturization to enhance results. Mild redness, swelling, itching, and a granular sensation on the skin surface may occur depending on individual constitution—these are normal reactions.Avoid touching the injection area for 6 hours after treatment.
Contraindications: Minimize touching or impact to the treated area for 24 hours to prevent facial contour distortion. Do not take aspirin or similar medications, as they may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site.
Shaping Round Faces into Sharper Contours with Fat-Reducing Injections (Lipolysis)
Principle: Lipolysis facial slimming involves injecting a fat-dissolving agent (Phosphatidylcholine) directly into the subcutaneous fat layer. This increases the solubility of cholesterol and fat, targeting and eliminating localized fat deposits.Combined with a fat transport agent (L-Carnitine), it further accelerates the dissolution of fatty acids, achieving targeted fat reduction.
Suitable Candidates: Individuals with thickened, prominent fat deposits in the cheeks, corners of the mouth, or jawline.
Procedure Cost: Generally ranges from 3,000-8,000 RMB per injection. Materials vary between domestic and imported options. Typically requires 3 injections administered in cycles.
Post-procedure care: Immediately wear elastic bandages after lipolysis to minimize bruising. Avoid water contact with the treated area. Bruising or discoloration may occur but typically fades gradually.Swelling typically subsides within one week. Avoid activities that may cause bleeding. Following the procedure, skin sensation may feel numb or less sensitive. This occurs because the fat removal process may have affected certain sensory nerve endings in the skin. Sensation generally returns gradually over 3 to 6 months. To prevent fat accumulation, maintain healthy dietary habits.
Contraindications: Avoid getting the treated area wet or contaminated for 24 hours. If the procedure was performed on the face, refrain from using cosmetics and avoid strenuous exercise.For 72 hours after lipolysis injections, avoid applying topical medications or irritants to the injection site and surrounding areas. Chin Reduction for Round Faces (Botox) Principle: Botox injections block nerve impulses to the muscles, relaxing overactive muscles and temporarily paralyzing overly developed ones to achieve a slimmer face.Results typically appear within 2 weeks to 1 month and generally last 5-10 months.
Suitable Candidates: Individuals with enlarged masseter muscles; those with glabellar lines, forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, or nasal bridge lines.
Procedure Cost: ¥500-¥1000
Post-Procedure Care:Redness, swelling, or soreness may occur shortly after injection but are temporary. Avoid applying cold or hot compresses for immediate comfort. Refrain from touching, bumping, or massaging the treated area for 4 hours post-procedure. Sleep with head elevated and minimize strenuous activity. Light makeup application and removal are permissible, but use gentle pressure without force.
Contraindications: Individuals with myasthenia gravis are unsuitable for facial slimming injections. Those with neuromuscular disorders are unsuitable. Individuals with allergic constitutions are unsuitable. Pregnancy and lactation are unsuitable. Those with alcohol consumption within one week (including beer) are unsuitable. Individuals who have taken aspirin or other antipyretic analgesics within two weeks are unsuitable.Individuals using aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, streptomycin) are unsuitable for injectable facial slimming. Individuals with mental disorders or poor self-control are unsuitable for injectable facial slimming.
Suitable Candidates: Individuals with a short chin or insufficient chin projection.
Procedure Cost: 30,000-35,000 RMB
Postoperative Care: Due to lingering effects of anesthesia, drowsiness may occur after surgery.After discharge, prioritize ample rest; avoid driving or working at heights. Elevate your head with pillows while sleeping. Refrain from lifting heavy objects or strenuous exercise for five days. Follow medical instructions and take prescribed medications on time to alleviate discomfort. Apply ice packs to the surgical area for 3-4 days to reduce swelling.Avoid getting the surgical area wet for one week post-op. Shampooing is permitted after four days, but avoid vigorous rubbing of the donor site. Small scabs forming at the transplant sites will naturally shed 7-10 days post-op; never pick at them. Refrain from exercise for the first four days.Light exercise may resume after four days; moderate activity may be increased after ten days. However, avoid any strenuous physical contact sports for at least three weeks. For the first two weeks post-surgery, refrain from smoking and discontinue medications that affect blood clotting, such as aspirin, hormonal drugs, and birth control pills.
Contraindications: Women should avoid undergoing the procedure during menstruation. Individuals with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, or other organ disorders are unsuitable candidates. Those with severe keloid scarring are not recommended for the procedure. It is inadvisable to undergo treatment while experiencing a cold or fever. Individuals with psychological instability or psychiatric conditions should not proceed, as this may lead to conflicts between surgical outcomes and expectations.