Facial Contouring for a Youthful Look: Mid-Face Malar Reduction and V-Line Surgery Review
For a long time, I was concerned about my broad, spread-out facial shape and a jawline that seemed to lengthen towards the front. Specifically, my mid-face appeared long, making me often hear that I looked older than my actual age. Every time I looked in the mirror, I felt a sense of regret over my somewhat flat, non-three-dimensional impression. Through consultation with the director, I clearly conveyed these concerns and hoped for a solution that would enhance my facial strengths while addressing my weaknesses.
Pre-Surgery Precise Diagnosis and Customized Plan
The director meticulously diagnosed my face, accurately pointing out that my cheekbone area was wide, making my face appear spread out, and my jaw looked long. He explained that while my eyes, nose, and mouth were already beautiful, making significant changes with other surgeries would be difficult. However, facial contouring surgery could improve the overall balance and proportions of my face, creating a more youthful impression. Specifically, the surgical plan focused on mid-face malar reduction and V-line surgery to enhance facial dimensionality and lift the retaining ligaments to improve elasticity. This was a delicate approach that considered the overall harmony of the face, not just simple bone resection.
"Your cheekbones here are a bit broad. They look a bit spread out, not very three-dimensional. Your jaw also seems to lengthen towards the front. I can provide that solution. Your eyes, nose, and mouth are all pretty, there's nothing unattractive. There's no way to elevate your grade through other plastic surgeries here. But what I'm planning to do today – refining your mid-face cheekbones and jaw – that can be an upgrade."
1 Month Post-Surgery: The Beginning of Remarkable Change
After one month post-surgery, my reflection in the mirror was distinctly different. Despite some remaining swelling, my face looked noticeably younger, and people around me commented that I looked ten years younger. The director explained, "The reason you look younger is because I lifted your retaining ligaments. Even with the swelling now, they've been lifted," emphasizing that the facial bone structure itself had been transformed to appear more youthful. CT scans also confirmed that my previously blunt jawline had become slender and sharp, and my long mid-face area had shortened by about half, maximizing the youthful effect.
- Before Surgery: Broad, spread-out mid-face cheekbones, blunt and long jawline
- After Surgery: Reduced mid-face cheekbones, slender and shortened V-line jawline
2 Months Post-Surgery: Even Clearer Youthful Effects
After two months, the swelling had further subsided, and my facial contours became even more defined. The director expressed satisfaction with my rejuvenated appearance, even joking, "I'd believe you're in your 20s," and "You're almost forty!" He laughed heartily when I mentioned that I actually told the staff during filming that I was in my 20s. I also had concerns about skin elasticity, and the director advised that as the swelling decreased and elasticity improved, I would look even younger. He suggested Ultherapy and Titanium treatments every 2-3 weeks for skin tightening, and collagen booster treatments to further enhance skin elasticity. The prospect of maintaining a perfectly youthful look through continuous post-surgery care was very reassuring.
This facial contouring surgery went beyond a simple change in appearance; it restored my confidence and vitality. Every time I look in the mirror, the satisfying facial lines and youthful impression bring a smile to my face.
Dr. Myungjun Oh, On Clinic | Last reviewed 2026-05-23