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Some people feel that a square jaw makes their face look wider or gives them a stronger impression.
In particular, many people are concerned that their jawline stands out more from the side or at a 45-degree angle than from the front, making the entire face look larger.
However, square jaw surgery is not simply a matter of reducing the jawbone; what matters is the process of accurately analyzing the current facial shape and skeletal structure.
Is it only a square jaw issue?
When considering square jaw surgery, in some cases the chin or cheekbones may also be affecting the appearance.
For example, if not only the jawbone below the ears but also the entire lower jaw is developed, the lower face can appear longer and wider.
In such cases, rather than simply reducing the square jaw, it may be important to analyze the chin and facial proportions together.
In particular, since the square jaw, cheekbones, and chin are seen as connected facial features, checking the overall balance together can help you expect a more natural line.
Cheekbones and chin
Among those considering square jaw surgery, some feel stressed because their face seems wider from side to side.
At this time, the overall impression of the face can change depending on the degree of cheekbone prominence and the volume of the midface.
When the cheekbones are developed, the side cheekbones and the 45-degree cheekbone width can make the face look larger or create shadows, leading to a darker-looking appearance.
Also, if the chin is short or appears to be set back, the proportions of the lower face may look cramped, so some people analyze the chin line together with square jaw surgery.
Facial proportions are more important than excessive reduction
For square jaw surgery, rather than simply removing a lot, it is important to consider facial proportions and harmony.
This is because the angle of the jaw, the curved line, and the direction of the chin connection can all change the impression.
In particular, excessive reduction may lead to an unnatural face shape or increase concerns about sagging, so it may be necessary to thoroughly analyze the range of bone cutting that matches the current skeletal condition.
The importance of the fixation method
Square jaw surgery is not just about removal; the osteotomy method and fixation process are also important considerations.
It is important to set the range of bone cutting according to the current skeletal condition and create a surgical plan that suits the face shape, and after surgery, the fixation method is also checked so that the bone can settle stably.
In particular, a triple fixation method that combines front fixation, upper fixation, and rear fixation may be applied in a direction that considers more stable fixation, and it is sometimes described as one of the factors for reducing issues such as nonunion or sagging.
Square jaw surgery is not simply a procedure to make the face smaller, but a surgery that should consider the overall facial balance and line.
Therefore, it may be important to analyze the front, side, and 45-degree line together to sufficiently check which parts are affecting the current facial shape before deciding on the surgical direction.
