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[ARTICLES] Dr. Kwon Soon Beom of ARC Plastic Surgery Presents Cheekbone Lifting Techniques at APS KOREA 2026

Dr. Kwon Soon Beom, the Chief Director of ARC Plastic Surgery, participated in the international academic conference, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Korea 2026 (APS KOREA 2026), where he presented his zygoma (cheekbone) lifting surgical techniques based on extensive clinical experience. In this presentation, he covered a range of clinical cases related to cheekbone lifting, with a focus on individualized surgical approaches tailored to each patient's unique characteristics. Dr. Kwon explained that his surgical planning is based on years of accumulated case data, incorporating a comprehensive analysis of anatomical factors such as facial bone structure, skin elasticity, and the degree of aging. In particular, he introduced a lifting technique utilizing Endotine devices to ensure stable tissue fixation while achieving natural contour changes. He emphasized that moving away from standardized procedures and adopting a customized approach based on each patient's condition and needs i...

*Surgery Diary - 2 - "Detailed Design = Basics of Facial Contouring Surgery"

 [Doctor's Surgery Diary] - 2 -

*Detailed Design = Basics of Facial Contouring Surgery*


One of the biggest concerns for those planning cheekbones surgery is "cheek skin sagging".



As shown in Figure 1, there are ligaments around the cheekbones that protect against sagging.

Looking at Figure 2, you can see that the osteotomy line in green is located in the area where these ligaments are located.


Therefore, the extent of detachment, location of the osteotomy, and bone fixation should be determined in consideration of the current patient's bone structure and skin condition.

It is not always for the patient by just simply fixate on it high.

Surgery should be differentiated to suit individual needs, as can be seen in the CT of patients who performed surgery in ARC.

Of course, accurate bone fixation is fundamental.


(These four pictures are postoperative photos corresponding to the above.)






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