If your face has gradually swollen into a rounded shape, you may have moon facies. ... Moon facies occurs when extra fat builds up on the sides of the face. It is often related to obesity but can be from Cushing's syndrome. That's why people sometimes refer to it as a Cushingoid appearance.

What does looking like a moon mean?

Although this definition is what people usually refer to when they use the word moon, the slang definition has very little similarities in meaning. ... The dictionary definition of this term is: to expose one's nude posterior to a person or an object usually as a prank.

Why moon face with steroids?

The effects prednisone and other corticosteroids have on your face is called moon face because the shape of your face actually changes, becoming rounder like a full moon. This happens because fat deposits shift, causing your cheeks to get puffy and your jaw line to fill out.