Cheekbone reduction WITHOUT jaw surgery — will it look unbalanced? (ID vs Braun advice conflict)
Hi everyone,
I’m scheduled for facial contouring surgery this week and I’m feeling really torn after getting conflicting recommendations from two clinics. I’d really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who’ve had cheekbone and/or jaw reduction.
My goals:
- More feminine face
- Slightly slimmer / less wide
- Softer overall look (similar to my filtered photos)
What I’ve done so far:
I’ve consulted with ID Hospital and Braun Clinic (my two main options). I’ve attached:
- Raw photos (all angles)
- Filtered photos showing my goal
Here’s where it gets confusing:
ID Hospital’s recommendation:
- Cheekbone reduction
- Fat melting (lipolysis)
- Facelift
They said my jaw isn’t wide, so I don’t need jaw reduction.
Braun Clinic’s recommendation:
- Cheekbone reduction
- + some jaw shaving (even though they agree it’s not wide)
- Facelift
They said the cheekbones are the main issue, but slight jaw work is needed for balance/harmony.
My dilemma:
I’d honestly prefer to avoid jaw surgery if possible (cost + invasiveness), and just do cheek reduction + facelift.
But I’m worried:
👉 Is it actually okay to do cheekbone reduction without touching the jaw?
👉 Has anyone done this and still achieved a balanced, natural result?
👉 Or does it risk making the lower face look bigger or “off” in proportion?
I don’t want to:
- End up with a weird or unbalanced face
- OR spend a lot more on jaw surgery if it won’t make a meaningful difference
If anyone has:
- Before/after experiences
- Similar consultations
- Surgeon opinions or regrets
I’d really appreciate you sharing 🙏
Thanks so much!