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[ARTICLE] What Is the Difference Between High-L Zygoma Reduction and Conventional Zygoma Reduction Surgery?

When considering zygoma reduction surgery, patients may be concerned not only about the width of the face from the front, but also about the prominence of the cheekbones from a 45-degree angle. Since the location and degree of cheekbone prominence, as well as the underlying bone structure, vary from person to person, it is important to carefully assess the facial shape and anatomical structure before surgery. Conventional 3D zygoma reduction surgery is generally performed through an intraoral incision. The main body of the zygomatic bone is osteotomized in an “L” shape and then repositioned inward. The location of the osteotomy and the amount of bone movement are determined according to the patient’s cheekbone shape and degree of prominence. In relation to this, Dr. Kwon Soon Beom, Chief Director of ARC Plastic Surgery, previously presented research on zygoma reduction techniques at the international aesthetic plastic surgery conference, APS KOREA 2025. The “High-L Zygoma Reduction”...

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*Detailed Design = Basics of Facial Contouring Surgery*





Patients even with similar bone structures should also choose different osteotomy lines depending on their facial shape, skin condition, and desired changes.

In the case of this patient, various fractures expressed in different colors were possible, but the surgery was eventually completed in the following form which maintained the mandibular angle, reduced the long front jaw, and corrected the weak chin at the same time.

It's important to find the best osteotomy line for you!

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