Why is my face getting skinny?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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As you get older, you tend to lose some of the facial fat. This loss makes your face appear thinner and bonier. Medical conditions such as cancer, anorexia nervosa, bullimia nervosa, celiac disease, crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and depression may cause unintentional weight loss and skinny face.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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