Protrusion of cheekbones is usually a normal appearance feature. If it is a recent prominent cheekbone, it may be caused by pathological factors.

The zygomatic bone is a bony support protruding from both sides of the middle face. In general, it is bilateral symmetry and slightly prominent. Protrusion of cheekbones is usually a normal appearance feature. Because there is less facial fat, people with lighter weight will have more prominent cheekbones. This situation does not require treatment. If you are not satisfied with your facial contour, you can use fat filling or cheekbone plastic surgery to improve it.

If it is a prominent cheekbone recently, it may be caused by pathological factors, such as benign and malignant tumors of cheekbone, inflammatory diseases of cheekbone and its adjacent tissues. It is necessary to go to the hospital in time, improve relevant examinations and take corresponding treatment measures.

This content was reviewed by Zhu Miao, Deputy Chief Physician of Plastic Surgery, Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine.

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