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When the face looks broad or the angles appear pronounced, many people consider facial contouring surgery for a softer and more balanced impression.
Facial contouring surgery is not simply about reducing the size of the face; it aims to refine the bone structure and organize the overall proportions and lines. Today, let’s look at how facial contouring surgery is performed and what the 대표적인 surgical methods are.
What kind of surgery is facial contouring?
Facial contouring surgery is a procedure that adjusts the facial skeletal structure to create smoother contour lines.
It is performed by refining the bones that form the outer face, such as the square jaw, cheekbones, and chin, to soften angular areas and balance the overall face shape.
Rather than changing only a specific area, it is important to consider the structure connected to the face’s overall proportions as well. The surgical methods and extent of the procedure may differ depending on the individual’s face shape and degree of bone development.
Square jaw reduction surgery: softening an angular jawline
Square jaw reduction surgery is a procedure that softens the jawline by refining the developed bone in the mandibular angle area.
It is applied when the jaw looks angular or the lower face appears wide, and its purpose is to organize the line so the jawline connects more smoothly.
If muscle development is also present, an approach that considers the overall jawline may be needed in addition to simple bone removal.
Cheekbone reduction surgery: refining protruding contours
Cheekbone reduction surgery is a procedure that reduces facial width by adjusting the position of the cheekbones when the side cheekbones or front cheekbones appear prominent.
It is performed by moving the protruding cheekbones inward or rotating them, refining the lines so the face appears slimmer and more three-dimensional.
In particular, it is important to plan the surgery by considering not only the front view but also the facial contours seen from the side.
Chin reduction surgery: organizing facial proportions
Chin reduction surgery is a procedure that adjusts the length, width, or shape of the chin to balance facial proportions.
It is applied when the chin appears long, wide, or asymmetric, and it plays an important role in organizing the balance of the lower face.
Because the chin is connected to the central proportions of the face, it is often considered together with other contouring procedures.
Facial contouring surgery is not simply about making the face smaller; it is a process of refining the lines while considering overall proportions and balance.
Since the square jaw, cheekbones, and chin are all connected, it is important to examine the structure of the entire face rather than only one area.
If you are concerned about your face shape, we recommend fully discussing your current skeletal condition and the changes you want through consultation, then planning the direction that suits you best.
