Midface Zygoma Reduction Surgery: A Miracle of Facial Proportion
One day, a patient visited On Clinic, deeply troubled by her reflection in the mirror. Diagnosing her face, Dr. Myungjun Oh remarked, "Oh, it's so long~ Your midface is too long. Your face is small, but proportionally, your midface is too elongated." The patient's concern was that despite having a small face, her long midface made her overall impression appear long and aged.
The Uniqueness of Midface Zygoma Reduction Surgery
Dr. Myungjun Oh made an accurate diagnosis after reviewing the patient's CT scans. "Your cheekbones aren't actually large. Shaving down cheekbones and jawbones is typically called contouring surgery. However, since your cheekbones aren't large, there's no reason to shave them down at all." He explained that a different approach from typical cheekbone surgery was necessary.
Dr. Oh emphasized, "This is a hybrid of orthognathic and contouring surgery. Midface zygoma reduction isn't about shaving down the cheekbones; it's about repositioning them as if performing orthognathic surgery." The core of the procedure is to reduce the midface and move the cheekbones inward, thereby shrinking the central part of the face and improving overall proportions.
The surgical plan was to reduce the midface by approximately 1 cm and each cheekbone by about 1.5 cm. Comparing pre- and post-operative CT images, he visually demonstrated the effect of eliminating the midface space and moving the cheekbones inward to make the face smaller. Dr. Oh explained, "We are eliminating this space," adding that facial asymmetry would also improve after the surgery.
10 Days Post-Surgery: Remarkable Transformation
10 days after the surgery, the patient revisited On Clinic. Observing her transformation, Dr. Oh expressed his satisfaction, saying, "It's only been 10 days, but the shortening is incomparable to orthognathic surgery. Your face wouldn't have seen results from orthognathic or contouring surgery alone. Your face is truly going to become small now. This small."
The patient, too, couldn't hide her surprise while looking in the mirror. "I never expected such results just from my cheekbones." She was amazed by a change she couldn't have imagined before the surgery. Dr. Oh asked, "You didn't expect it to shrink this much, did you?" and the patient nodded in agreement.
"We changed the most crucial proportions of your face. Do you notice how your eyes and nose also appear larger? That's how important proportion is."
Dr. Oh reiterated the importance of achieving the golden ratio for the face. The patient also asked about eating. "What about food...? Can I eat meat?" Dr. Oh cheerfully replied, "You can eat meat. Have some expensive meat, not tough cuts."
2 Months Post-Surgery: A More Refined Look
After two months, the patient's face had transformed into a more natural and beautiful appearance. Dr. Oh gave a positive assessment, stating, "For two months, this is a very good result." However, he explained, "We need to regenerate elasticity so the skin adheres properly. This area is still a bit loose," emphasizing the importance of skin elasticity management.
Regenerating skin elasticity wasn't just about liposuction; it was about inducing the skin's natural contraction. For this, treatments like Ulthera and Titanium Lifting were planned to be combined. Dr. Oh praised the patient's skin regeneration ability, saying, "I think about three sessions should be enough; you won't need any more after that because your elasticity is good."
Looking in the mirror again, the patient remarked, "I think I look cuter." Dr. Oh happily affirmed, "Absolutely! You look cuter and younger." The patient expressed her satisfaction with the overall facial improvement, saying, "It feels like more than just cheekbone surgery; it's like everything has been done, even my jaw." Thus, midface zygoma reduction surgery is not merely about reducing the cheekbones but a hybrid procedure that achieves overall facial harmony.
- Before Surgery: Long midface, wide cheekbones, asymmetry
- Surgical Goal: 1cm midface reduction, 1.5cm reduction on each cheekbone, improved facial proportions
- Surgical Method: A hybrid approach of repositioning cheekbones inward like orthognathic surgery, rather than shaving them down
- Recovery Process: Noticeable changes after 10 days, natural facial shape after 2 months
- Additional Care: Ulthera, Titanium Lifting for skin elasticity regeneration
On Clinic's midface zygoma reduction surgery finds the most essential proportions for the face, delivering harmonious beauty. Beyond simply shaving bone, it offers a customized solution that considers individual facial characteristics, allowing for satisfying results.
On Clinic Dr. Myungjun Oh | Last reviewed 2024-05-23