I had been concerned for a long time about my prominent cheekbones and facial asymmetry. In particular, the wide appearance of my cheekbones and the long midface when viewed from the front were a source of stress. I visited On Clinic with the desire to achieve a face shape like that of a famous influencer I saw online. In the consultation room, Dr. Myungjun Oh, upon seeing the photo I brought, surprisingly told me that the person in the photo was a patient he had operated on. Dr. Oh then began a meticulous analysis, comparing my face with that of the influencer in the photo.
Zygoma Revision Surgery: Design Beyond Simple Reduction
Dr. Myungjun Oh examined my face and explained the position of my zygoma based on my orbital bones. While the influencer in the photo had zygomas positioned inward, creating a soft impression, my problem was protruding zygomas that made my face appear wide. Dr. Oh presented a surgical plan that went beyond simply reducing the zygoma; it aimed to narrow them inward while also achieving a midface reduction effect. I felt a great sense of anticipation, especially when he mentioned that even severely splayed zygoma asymmetry could be improved. I felt deep trust as he clearly explained what changes I could expect after the surgery, showing me my bone structure in detail through 3D CT images.
The Importance of Soft Tissue Management After Bone Surgery
When I revisited the clinic for my 3-month post-operative check-up, Dr. Oh looked at my face and expressed satisfaction, saying, "The progress is excellent." The CT images confirmed that the bone cutting lines had perfectly fused, and my face shape had improved to what I desired. However, Dr. Oh stated that this was not the end. He emphasized that while the bone structure was complete, for a natural and smooth facial line like the influencer's, the skin needed to adhere closely to the bone structure. I asked if a facelift was necessary, but Dr. Oh firmly stated that it was not needed at all.
"A facelift pulls the sideburn area, but for you, the midface needs to contract. A facelift won't lift this area even if you pull it. It's much more effective to achieve contraction multiple times with appropriate device treatments tailored to your needs."
The Necessity of Personalized Skin Treatments
It was then that I understood why On Clinic's dermatology department specializes in post-contouring lifting. Dr. Oh explained that Ulthera was not suitable for my face. He emphasized that Ulthera and Thermage are not universally good, but rather it's crucial to choose the most appropriate treatment based on each individual's facial characteristics and post-surgical condition.
- Areas requiring skin contraction: Tightening performed with Thermage, Sofwave
- Areas with fat accumulation: Fat dissolved and slimmed down using contouring injections
Dr. Myungjun Oh personally designed the necessary areas, and the dermatologist then performed Thermage and Sofwave treatments based on that design. Typically, good results can be seen after about three treatments, administered once every 3-4 months. Thanks to this system of meticulous management of both bone and soft tissues after surgery, I was able to achieve even more satisfying results.
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Dr. Myungjun Oh, On Clinic | Last Reviewed 2026-05-23