What are Full Cheeks?
Full Cheeks that are more round than usual. They are usually diagnosed by the presence of an increased prominence or roundness of the soft tissue in the cheeks. This roundness is measured between the zygomata (cheekbone) and the mandible (jawbone).
Understanding face-related symptoms and features
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects, can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
The face contains the nose, eyes and mouth, all of which are sensory organs. The face also displays emotions and feelings and plays a crucial role in communication. The face runs from the forehead at the top, to the chin at the bottom and encompasses everything in between.
Symptoms affecting the face can for the most part be seen with the naked eye. Although diagnosing a face related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.
Symptoms relating to the face may affect its structure, shape and/ or function. Some features will affect just the appearance of the face while others may affect its ability to express emotions and to communicate non-verbally.
Full cheeks can be a natural genetic trait or may be associated with certain conditions. For example, they are commonly seen in conditions like Down syndrome, where full cheeks contribute to the characteristic facial appearance. In some cases, full cheeks can also be linked to increased fat deposition, such as in metabolic or hormonal disorders.
What should I do next?
In some instances, full cheeks may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Full Cheeks, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.