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When conducting contouring consultations, one of the most common questions we hear is, “Do I need all three procedures?” Because people often come across the expression “three types of facial contouring surgery” online or in reviews, many come to feel as if everyone should undergo the same scope of surgery. In reality, however, the necessary surgical range clearly differs depending on the face shape and bone structure. Today, we’ll take a look at what kinds of faces are considered for three-procedure correction and why it is not something everyone necessarily needs.
What Is Three-Type Facial Contouring Surgery?
In general, surgery referred to as the three procedures means correcting the cheekbones, square jaw, and chin together. The goal is to soften the overall contour by adjusting the width of the face, the lower facial line, and the proportions of the chin at the same time. However, facial contouring surgery is not simply a matter of getting a better result by treating multiple areas at once. In practice, what matters much more is which bones are shaping the impression.
Face Types for Contouring Surgery
When the following features appear together, a plan to correct multiple areas at once may be discussed.
✔️ When the cheekbones protrude and make the face look wider from the side
✔️ When the square jaw is developed and makes the lower face look angular
✔️ When the chin is long or close to a weak chin, disturbing the overall proportions
✔️ When the temple area is hollow, making the face look like a so-called “peanut-shaped” face
In this kind of face shape, where the structures of both the midface and lower face affect the overall impression, planning facial contouring surgery comprehensively may help improve the impression.
Should You Have Three Procedures?
On the other hand, if only the cheekbones are protruding, or if only the square jaw stands out, there are many cases in which enough change can be achieved without correcting multiple areas at once. In actual consultations, reducing unnecessary scope and addressing only the core issues often leads to more natural results.
So when considering facial contouring surgery, it is important to first analyze which structures in your current face shape are shaping your impression, rather than focusing on “how many types” you need. It is not advisable to decide the scope based only on trends or reviews.
Points to Check During Consultation
When determining whether contouring surgery is appropriate, the following points are also examined.
✔️ Skeletal balance from the front and side of the face
✔️ Degree of protrusion of the cheekbones and jaw
✔️ Whether there is a weak chin and the length of the chin
✔️ Presence or absence of left-right asymmetry
✔️ Thickness of the soft tissue and skin elasticity
A facial contouring surgery plan is made by combining these factors, and multiple areas are corrected at once only when necessary.
Contour surgery is not a surgery where doing more is better; the key is to accurately choose the range that suits the face. For some people, three procedures may be appropriate, but for others, one or two procedures may be enough to expect a meaningful change in impression. In the end, what matters is discussing thoroughly with the medical team how far improvement is realistic through facial contouring surgery, and what approach is not excessive.
If you are considering contouring surgery, rather than simply asking, “Do I need three procedures?” we recommend first checking which structure in your face shape has the greatest impact. An accurate diagnosis and plan are the starting point for satisfying results.
