Cheekbone
Reduction

01    The surgery fundamentally reduces the cheekbone volume and size.

02    The surgery prevents sagging cheek fats by lifting both muscles and skin tissues.

03    The surgery not only reduces the cheekbones but also gives a natural and 3D result based on the patient’s ideal appearance.

04    The surgery is semi-permanent as it uses an incision method.

05    The surgery minimizes the damage in nerve tissues and blood vessels.

01    The natural curve should be achieved The cheekbone is a three-dimensional structure which forms the center area of the face and has the beauty of curve. If the natural curve disappears after the reduction of prominence, the face looks artificial and unnatural. Therefore, when shaved or removed, the beauty of curve should be considered, for which it is desirable to remove the straight part rather than the curved part after the fracture of the bone. To this end, surgeons should have an excellent artistic sense and ample knowledge.

02   A potentially sagging face should be considered enough. For patients in their twenties, there is not a big problem regarding sagging face after the surgery. However, for those in their thirties to forties, the cheekbone reduction through an incision inside the mouth can aggravate the sagging cheeks. In such case, the cheekbone reduction through an incision in the scalp or the endoscopic facelift simultaneously with the cheekbone reduction can prevent the sagging cheeks.

03   Post-surgery scars should be well thought out. This is not a problem except for the scalp incision method. The scalp incision is effective in reducing the cheekbone but leaves a long scar. Thus, unless necessary, an incision inside the mouth is desirable with the endoscopic facelift to prevent the sagging cheek. If the scalp incision method is necessary, a plastic surgery specialist with substantial knowledge and experience is required to minimize hair damage and scars.

04   The asymmetry and unbalance should be prevented. The cheekbone reduction may cause facial asymmetry or unnatural curve when the design of the bone excision or procedure is wrong. The bone-excised area may look sunken without a natural curve. Therefore, the craniofacial surgery should be performed by skilled plastic surgery specialists with substantial knowledge and wide experiences.

05   There shouldn’t be any aftereffects, such as facial nerve palsy or sunken temple. These aftereffects are complications related to the scalp incision method. However, they do not occur when performed by skilled plastic surgery specialists.