Cheekbone Reduction Surgery - Professional Guide
Advice from a Korean Plastic Surgery Specialist
🔹 Surgery Overview
Cheekbone reduction surgery is a procedure that reduces enlarged cheekbones, narrows the width of the face, and creates a softer contour. It reduces the lateral width of the face, creating a smaller, slimmer appearance.
🔹 Ideal Candidates
✅ Cases of excessively enlarged cheekbones
✅ Cases where the face looks wide laterally
✅ Cases wanting to soften a harsh, masculine appearance
✅ Cases where the mid-face is flat and wide
🔹 Surgical Method
3D cheekbone rotation technique (the most advanced method)
📝 Front cheekbone: L-shaped osteotomy and inward rotation
📝 45° cheekbone: Trapezoid-shaped osteotomy for reduction
📝 Side cheekbone: Arch osteotomy and inward displacement
📝 Double osteosynthesis with titanium plates
🔹 Surgical Process
1. Anesthesia: General anesthesia (2-3 hours)
2. Approach: Intraoral approach (no external scarring)
3. Osteotomy: Precision osteotomy based on 3D CT
4. Osteosynthesis: Secure fixation with titanium plates
5. Suture: Intraoral suturing, drain placement
🔹 Recovery Process
📅 Days 1-3: Severe swelling, pain, hospitalization required
📅 1 week: Suture removal, liquid diet
📅 2-4 weeks: Swelling subsides, soft food can be consumed
📅 1-3 months: Osseointegration phase, gradual recovery
📅 6 months: Final results established
🔹 Precautions
⚠️ No strenuous exercise for 3-4 weeks after surgery
⚠️ No hard food for 4 weeks
⚠️ Do not sleep on your side
⚠️ Maintain excellent oral hygiene
🔹 Side Effects and the Importance of Choosing a Safe Clinic
Common side effects
💡 Swelling, hematoma, trismus (2-4 weeks)
Rare complications
💡 Sensory nerve damage
💡 Pseudoarthrosis (non-union of bone)
💡 Cheek sagging
Serious complications
🚨 Facial nerve paralysis (less than 1%)
⚠️ Choosing a safe clinic protects your life!
🔹 Must-Check Criteria
✅ Specialist who has performed cheekbone surgery over 500 times
✅ Clinic with a detailed 3D CT analysis system
✅ Clinic with a resident anesthesiologist
✅ Fully equipped emergency response system
✅ Systematic pre- and post-operative care program
🔹 Final Recommendation
Cheekbone surgery is a risky procedure that requires precise technique. Prioritize the medical team's expertise and safety over cost when making your choice. Your face is a lifelong asset.
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