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[ARTICLES] The Key Is Balance… Cheekbone Reduction Surgery Requires Thorough Consultation

As interest in facial contour improvement continues to grow, more people are seeking cheekbone reduction and facial contouring surgery. In particular, prominent cheekbones can create a stronger facial impression or make the face appear wider, leading to increasing demand for procedures that improve facial balance. However, recent facial contouring trends have shifted compared to the past. While previous approaches focused primarily on reducing overall facial size, current trends place greater importance on creating natural facial lines that harmonize with each individual’s features. Rather than aggressively removing bone, there is now a preference for surgical planning that considers overall facial proportions and side profile balance. Because cheekbone surgery directly involves the facial bones, thorough consultation and precise diagnosis before surgery are considered essential. The surgical method and osteotomy range may vary depending on factors such as the location and degr...
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*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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