Low cheekbones sit closer to the nose, creating a softer and rounder look, while high cheekbones are positioned just below the eyes, giving a sharper and more sculpted appearance. Both are natural genetic variations found across all ethnicities. High cheekbones are often associated with elegance and may support facial definition with age, while low cheekbones are linked to youthfulness and approachability. Neither is “better” – attractiveness depends on overall facial harmony, symmetry, and confidence. For those who want more definition, options include makeup contouring, dermal fillers, fat grafting, or cheek implants.
What Are Low Cheekbones?
Low cheekbones are when the zygomatic bones sit lower on the face, closer to the bottom of the nose. They create a softer and rounder facial appearance and are a completely normal genetic variation.
What Are High Cheekbones?
High cheekbones occur when the zygomatic bones are positioned higher on the face, just below the eyes. This gives the midface a more defined, angular, and sculpted look.
Low vs. High Cheekbones
Cheekbone placement strongly influences how the face looks in terms of definition, symmetry, and contour.
| Feature | Low Cheekbones | High Cheekbones |
| Position | Closer to the bottom of the nose | Just below the eyes |
| Appearance | Softer, fuller, rounder face | Angular, sculpted, defined face |
| Light/Shadow Effect | Less natural contouring | Stronger natural contour & highlights |
| Perception | Youthful, gentle, approachable | Model-like, elegant, striking |
How to Tell If You Have Low or High Cheekbones
You can determine cheekbone height with a simple mirror test:
- Stand in front of a mirror with natural lighting.
- Place your thumb at the top of your ear and your index finger at the side of your nose.
- Draw an imaginary straight line between these two points.
- If your cheekbones fall below this line, you have low cheekbones.
- If your cheekbones sit above the line, you have high cheekbones.
Which Is More Attractive: Low or High Cheekbones?
There is no universal answer, since beauty standards vary across cultures and individuals.
- High cheekbones are often seen as elegant, sharp, and “model-like,” especially in Western beauty standards.
- Low cheekbones give a softer, youthful, and approachable look, preferred in some Asian and other cultural aesthetics.
✅ The truth: Both are attractive. Cheekbone height is only one part of overall facial harmony, and attractiveness depends on symmetry, proportions, personality, and confidence as much as bone structure.
Do High or Low Cheekbones Age Better?
- High cheekbones tend to maintain more natural definition with age because the zygomatic bone provides midface support, helping delay sagging.
- Low cheekbones may make age-related changes like sagging or volume loss more noticeable earlier.
That said, factors like genetics, lifestyle, skincare, sun exposure, and diet play a much bigger role in how someone ages than cheekbone height alone.
Can You Enhance Cheekbone Definition?
Yes. Even though both low and high cheekbones are natural and attractive, some people choose to enhance their cheekbone definition for a more balanced and sculpted look. Options range from makeup techniques to medical procedures:
- Makeup contouring: Creates the illusion of higher cheekbones using light and shadow.
- Dermal fillers: Add temporary volume and definition to the midface.
- Fat grafting: Uses your own fat for a natural and longer-lasting result.
- Cheek implants: A permanent surgical option for structural enhancement.
At HospitaPrime, treatments are personalized to achieve natural, harmonious results without an artificial appearance.
Non-Surgical vs. Surgical Enhancement Options
🔹 Non-Surgical
- Makeup contouring
- Dermal fillers
- Fat grafting
- Thread lifts
🔹 Surgical
- Cheek implants
- Bone reshaping or contour surgery
FAQs About Cheekbone Structure
❓ Are high cheekbones more beautiful than low cheekbones?
No. Both are attractive in different ways-high cheekbones give definition, while low cheekbones provide softness and youthfulness.
❓ Can low cheekbones be made to look higher?
Yes. Contouring, fillers, or implants can create the appearance of higher cheekbones.
❓ Do cheekbones affect aging?
They can influence how the face ages visually, but genetics, lifestyle, and skincare are more important factors.
❓ Is surgery necessary for cheekbone enhancement?
Not always. Many people achieve satisfying results with non-surgical options like fillers.
