At On Clinic, we meticulously analyze each patient's unique facial features to achieve the most ideal results. This video details the journey of a patient who was concerned about a wide and angular face shape, from their initial consultation for revision cheekbone surgery to the remarkable post-operative transformation.
Patient's Concern: A Wide and Angular Face Shape
The patient who visited On Clinic for a consultation had a generally wide and angular, 'square-shaped' face. They expressed concerns that their prominent cheekbones made their face appear larger and gave them a strong impression. The patient hoped for an improvement to an oval-shaped face that was as small, round, and three-dimensional as possible within safe limits.
Dr. Myungjun Oh, while reviewing the patient's CT scans, explained, "In your case, your face is square-shaped. Your midface was wide and somewhat flattened, making it appear broader. By bringing the cheekbones forward, your face has gained a more three-dimensional appearance," outlining the surgical direction.
Dr. Myungjun Oh's Diagnosis and Surgical Plan
Dr. Myungjun Oh diagnosed that the primary reason for the patient's face appearing wide horizontally was due to prominent cheekbones protruding sideways, in addition to a large head shape. The patient had a history of previous cheekbone surgery, but due to incomplete fixation, some parts of the cheekbones were not properly secured, resulting in an uneven facial line. Dr. Oh planned a 'revision cheekbone surgery' to resolve the issues in the areas where fixation pins were previously located, and to not just reduce the cheekbones but also move them forward to add three-dimensionality to the face. This was to maximize the effect of a smaller, more youthful appearance overall by reducing the horizontal width of the face while enhancing the volume of the midface.
Remarkable Surgical Results and Patient Satisfaction
Immediately after surgery, despite some swelling, the patient's face showed a noticeably smaller and softer contour. A few months later, when the patient revisited the clinic for a follow-up, they expressed great satisfaction while looking in the mirror. Dr. Myungjun Oh was also amazed when reviewing the post-operative CT scans.
Post-operative CT Analysis Results:
- Reduced Horizontal Width: "This was due to the protrusion here. This is the right side. It's gone now. By eliminating that space, the horizontally wide face becomes narrower." As Dr. Oh explained, the space in the protruding cheekbone area was effectively removed, significantly reducing the horizontal width of the face.
- Enhanced Three-dimensionality: By moving the cheekbones forward, volume was created in the central part of the face, resulting in an overall more three-dimensional facial contour.
- Improved Asymmetry: "The cheekbones were larger than the eyes, but we improved the asymmetry by aligning them with the eye sockets." By balancing both cheekbones, facial asymmetry was significantly improved.
- Youthful Effect: "For someone with a wide face, the eyes also appear larger, and they look younger." As the face became smaller and more three-dimensional, the eyes appeared larger, and an overall more youthful effect was achieved.
The patient exclaimed, "Dr. Oh, you're amazing! My face has become so much smaller and more three-dimensionally defined!" Dr. Oh confirmed the successful results, saying, "The surgery went exceptionally well. I'm looking at the CT scans now, and I'm surprised myself by how good it looks."
Even amidst a busy surgical schedule, Dr. Myungjun Oh meticulously reviewed the CT scans brought by the patient's friend and provided a thorough consultation, showcasing his deep sense of responsibility and professionalism towards his patients. On Clinic strives to deliver the best possible results through customized surgical plans that consider each patient's unique characteristics and meticulous execution.
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Dr. Myungjun Oh, On Clinic | Last reviewed 2026-05-23