Problems from Previous Cheekbone Surgery and the Patient's Concerns
A patient who recently underwent lip corner lift surgery at another clinic visited On Clinic for revision cheekbone surgery. The patient expressed dissatisfaction with her previous cheekbone surgery, which made her face appear generally wide and round. She particularly preferred a smaller, more slender facial shape over a long one and was greatly concerned about the width of her midface.
CT scan results revealed that the patient's zygomatic arch had been osteotomized too far forward, resulting in a shortened length. This caused the cheekbones to protrude outwards instead of moving sufficiently inwards, leading to a wide midface. The existing fixation pins from the previous surgery remained in place, which prevented adequate reduction of the cheekbones and caused them to appear prominent.
"Like this patient, your zygomatic arch was cut too far forward, making it short. It was cut too far forward. In your case, we need to significantly reduce the midface. Wow."
On Clinic's Customized Revision Cheekbone Surgery Plan
Dr. Myungjun Oh meticulously analyzed the patient's CT images and formulated a revision surgery plan. Instead of removing the existing fixation pins, he devised a strategy to connect new fixation pins, pushing the cheekbones further inward to reduce the width of the midface. This approach goes beyond simply reducing the cheekbones, representing a delicate method that considers the overall facial proportions and harmony.
On Clinic provides the most ideal surgical plan by deeply analyzing each patient's facial structure and aesthetic standards. In this patient's case, the focus was on compensating for the shortened zygomatic arch while maximizing midface reduction to create an overall small, slender, oval-shaped face.
Remarkable Post-Surgery Changes and Patient Satisfaction
After the surgery, the patient was highly satisfied with her dramatically transformed facial shape. Dr. Myungjun Oh explained the changes by comparing before-and-after photos. Her previously round face, almost circular, had improved to an oval shape, and the midface reduction also made her eyes appear larger.
- Enlarged Eyes: The midface reduction created the effect of relatively larger eyes.
- Oval Face: The previously round and wide facial shape transformed into a slender and soft oval shape.
- Midface Reduction: The cheekbones effectively moved inward, significantly reducing facial width.
"You've become incredibly beautiful. Do you remember how round your face was before the surgery? It was almost circular, but it's changed to an oval face. Can you see that your eyes also look bigger after the surgery? Eyes look bigger, and face changed to an oval shape."
Currently, the patient shows about 30% improvement, and it is expected that with further swelling reduction (about 70% more) and ongoing care over approximately one year, she will achieve even more satisfying results. On Clinic is committed to overcoming the limitations of previous surgeries and helping patients achieve their desired ideal facial shape.
Dr. Myungjun Oh, On Clinic | Last reviewed 2026-05-23