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Are you ready to slim down your face? Many of us have weight loss goals that we’re working toward. While you may not be able to target weight loss in your face specifically, there are changes you can make to your lifestyle to lose body fat (and therefore face fat). In this article, we’ll give you all the tips you need to take your diet and exercise game to the next level. If you’re ready to make a change and lose weight in your face today, keep reading.
Things You Should Know
- Try facial exercises, like puffing your cheeks, smiling, or puckering your lips.
- Exercise regularly, and focus on cardio exercises to target weight loss.
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet with lots of fiber to keep you feeling full.
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep to keep your body healthy and avoid any bloating or puffiness in your face.
Steps
Dietary Changes and Exercises to Lose Face Fat
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QuestionWhat cosmetic procedures will make my face thinner?Kaveri Karhade, MDDr. Kaveri Karhade is a board certified Laser, Medical, and Cosmetic Dermatologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her areas of expertise are acne and hair loss. She has advanced training in injectables, lasers, surgery, and other cosmetic treatments, and has published extensive research in medical journals. She holds a BS from Michigan State University and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at New York University School of Medicine and her Residency in Dermatology at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Karhade is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
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About This Article
To reduce face fat, try doing facial exercises, like puckering your lips and holding it for 5 seconds or smiling while your teeth are clenched. You can also try blowing up balloons to tone your cheeks or chewing gum for 20 minutes a day to burn fat. In addition to facial exercises, you can reduce face fat by cutting out unhealthy processed foods, like white bread, pasta, and sweets. Additionally, try to do full-body exercises for at least 30 minutes every day to burn fat all over, including the fat around your face. To learn how to slim down your face using just makeup, scroll down!