On Clinic Midface Reduction and V-line Surgery: A 40s Patient's Amazing Transformation
Today, a patient who underwent midface reduction and V-line surgery at On Clinic 1 year and 4 months ago visited our office. The moment I first saw her, I was genuinely surprised. Throughout our conversation, I naturally assumed she was in her late 20s or early 30s. However, when she revealed her actual age was 42, I was truly astonished.
The patient expressed great satisfaction with her transformation, comparing her before-and-after photos. Her face, which appeared somewhat wide and flat before surgery, had now transformed into a much smaller, more three-dimensional V-line. I also felt a sense of pride, especially when I heard that her SNS follower count, which was less than 1,000 before the surgery, had increased to 4,000 thanks to her youthful appearance.
On Clinic's Unique Approach to Creating a Youthful Face Shape
When performing surgery on older patients, a delicate approach is required that goes beyond simply reducing bone size. The most crucial aspect is to create a more youthful face shape while ensuring the skin does not sag after surgery. This is a common concern for many.
"When operating on individuals of a certain age, the goal is to make the face shape appear younger, and naturally, sagging must be avoided."
At On Clinic, we deeply consider these factors when formulating surgical plans. Particularly for cheekbone surgery, we employ a differentiated approach compared to other clinics.
- Beyond Simply Lifting Upwards: Many other clinics often only lift the cheekbones upwards. In such cases, a side effect can be that the entire head appears larger. Indeed, many patients report complaining, "My face, my head looks bigger" after surgery.
- Gathering Inwards to Create Dimension: At On Clinic, we don't just lift the cheekbones upwards. Instead, we gather the outer cheekbones inwards, aligning them with the inner eye line, while simultaneously lifting them. This method contributes to making the central part of the face appear more convex and three-dimensional.
- Preventing Skin Sagging: During the process of gathering the bones inwards and lifting them upwards, we also pull up the retaining ligaments. This creates a natural lifting effect where the skin is lifted along with the bone, helping to prevent skin sagging after surgery.
Thanks to these sophisticated surgical techniques, even patients in their 40s can expect a youthful effect, appearing to be in their late 20s to early 30s. Our goal at On Clinic is not merely to reduce face size, but to enhance the overall harmony and three-dimensionality of the face, pursuing naturally younger-looking results.
We meticulously analyze each patient's facial structure and degree of aging to propose the most ideal and safest surgical methods. While surgical results may vary individually, we always strive our best for our patients' satisfactory transformations.
Dr. Myungjun Oh, On Clinic | Last Reviewed 2026-05-23