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When consulting with patients about concerns over their face shape, many people say, “My face looks big,” but in many cases, it is actually caused by the development of specific areas. In such cases, facial contouring surgery, which takes overall balance into account, may be helpful. Here is a summary of which face shapes may be worth considering for facial contouring surgery.
Prominent square jaw
When not only the jawbone near the ears but also the front jaw is developed, the lower face can appear wider and a sharper impression may be emphasized.
In such cases, a 3D square jaw reduction procedure is considered to create a longer, more refined jawline and a softer overall image. Refining the line extending to the chin is an important part of facial contouring surgery.
Prominent cheekbones
When the side cheekbones protrude, the face may look wider from the front and side, or may appear to lack dimension.
A 3D cheekbone reduction procedure is designed to reduce the width while also considering volume, so the center of the face appears more defined. Improvement may also be expected in cases where the area under the cheekbones looks sunken and creates a darker impression.
This kind of approach that also considers facial dimension plays an important role in facial contouring surgery.
Chin proportion issues
When the chin is short or appears to sit inward, facial proportions may feel unbalanced.
A 3D chin reduction procedure aims to adjust the chin according to the skeletal structure to create a more balanced line. It is also considered for those who want a slimmer V-line.
This is also a key part of facial contouring surgery, which is performed based on harmony across the entire face.
The importance of the osteotomy method and fixation method
In facial contouring surgery, the stability and durability of the result may vary depending on the osteotomy process and fixation method.
The traditional osteotomy method focuses on refining the facial line more precisely, and various methods are applied according to the patient’s condition. In addition, the triple fixation method secures the area firmly in the front, top, and back directions, reducing movement and helping to achieve a more stable result.
These steps play an important role in improving the completeness of facial contouring surgery results.
A face shape is not determined by just one area; the cheekbones, square jaw, and chin all affect it together and create the overall impression.
Therefore, facial contouring surgery should be planned based on overall harmony rather than looking at each area separately. We recommend identifying which elements of your current face shape are affecting your impression and then setting a direction that suits you.
