Misconceptions and truths about zygoma surgery: why faces look wider

This video explains common misconceptions and the correct approach to cheekbone surgery. It addresses the side effect of the face appearing wider and the head larger after surgery to reduce 45-degree cheekbones, pointing out that this is due to an approach targeting areas other than midface reduction. It specifically warns against the misinformation that reducing the orbital bone can make the eyes appear larger. Reducing the orbital bone actually makes the eyes appear smaller. To visually enlarge the eyes, it emphasizes that the midface must be made smaller than the orbital bone to alter facial proportions. Furthermore, for patients with severe cheekbone asymmetry, it showcases surgical results that improve asymmetry by aligning both sides straight, detailing the process of enhancing patient satisfaction. On Clinic | Last reviewed 2026-05-23