On Clinic Midface Zygoma Reduction: A Case Study of Resolving Concerns about a Wide Face and Asymmetry
Hello, this is On Clinic. Today, we introduce a case of midface zygoma reduction surgery for a patient who was concerned about facial asymmetry, a wide upper face, and a narrow lower face. The patient was worried that surgical methods at other clinics might make their face appear longer. However, they visited us based on a friend's recommendation, who had received surgery at On Clinic and achieved excellent results.
Patient's Main Concerns and Dr.'s Diagnosis
The patient was significantly concerned about their face shape, which featured a wide upper face and a narrow lower face. Specifically, they chose On Clinic after being told at other clinics that their face might appear longer. Dr. Myungjun Oh's diagnosis revealed that the patient had a unique skeletal structure: a large posterior skull but relatively small cheekbones. This structure can make the face appear generally wide and contribute to asymmetry.
"I'm worried that surgical methods at other clinics might make my face longer, so I want to have surgery with a doctor known for excellent results!" "My face is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, which is a concern for me." "The reason is my large posterior skull. My cheekbones are even small."
Dr. Oh meticulously analyzed the patient's face, explaining, "If the cheekbones are moved inward to align with the eye sockets, the asymmetry will improve, and the lower facial proportions will also get better..." This indicates that the surgical plan went beyond simply reducing the cheekbones, considering the overall facial proportions and harmony.
On Clinic's Unique Midface Zygoma Reduction Surgery
At On Clinic, we devised the following surgical plan, taking into account the patient's specific characteristics:
- Midface Reduction: Reducing the width of the central facial area to make the overall face length appear shorter.
- Medial Zygoma Repositioning: Instead of simply osteotomizing the cheekbones, they are moved inward to effectively reduce facial width.
Dr. Oh clearly explained this surgical method: "We will reduce the midface and narrow the cheekbones inward." This approach focuses on making the face smaller and more three-dimensional while minimizing the side effect of the face appearing longer. The patient's friend also underwent the same procedure and achieved satisfactory results.
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Surgical Results and Patient Satisfaction
CT scans taken 5 months post-surgery show a significant improvement in the patient's skull asymmetry, which previously had about a twofold difference. The cheekbones also naturally moved inward to align with the eye sockets, remarkably reducing the facial width. Looking in the mirror, the patient expressed great satisfaction, exclaiming, "It's reduced so much~!", and "The results are so good~!"
At On Clinic, we meticulously analyze the unique facial characteristics of each patient and strive to provide the most suitable surgical methods to achieve natural and satisfying results. If you are considering facial contour improvement, we recommend consulting with On Clinic.
Dr. Myungjun Oh, On Clinic | Last reviewed 2026-05-23