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Facial Contouring: Various Considerations for Improving Face Shape

TS Plastic Surgery · 티에스성형외과 · May 26, 2023

Depending on your face shape, your features may stand out more clearly, or, on the contrary, their shortcomings may become more noticeable. In particular, a small face or a slim fa...

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Clinic: TS Plastic Surgery

Original post date: May 26, 2023

Translated at: April 23, 2026 at 2:26 AM

Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.

Depending on your face shape, your features may stand out more clearly, or, on the contrary, their shortcomings may become more noticeable.

In particular, a small face or a slim face shape can make the eyes and nose appear relatively larger and more defined.

That is why many people try to complement their face shape through makeup or hairstyles.

However, makeup and hairstyles are temporary methods, so it can be difficult to maintain the same styling every day, and discomfort may arise. If you want a more lasting effect, you can also consider facial contouring surgery.

Relationship Between Face Shape Improvement and Bone Structure

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Source: TS Plastic Surgery website

If the reason your face has become wider is fat or muscle, improvement may be possible through lifestyle habits or simple methods.

However, if the cause is bone structure, a more fundamental approach may be needed.

Facial contouring surgery is one method that directly refines the bone structure.

Points to Consider During Facial Contouring Surgery

Facial contouring surgery determines the surgical method and scope by considering each individual's facial proportions, bone structure, and the location of the nerve line.

Because each person's condition is different, thorough consultation with the medical staff is absolutely necessary, and both effectiveness and safety must be considered together.

Things to Be Careful About During Contouring Surgery

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Source: TS Plastic Surgery website

When considering facial contouring surgery, many people worry about issues such as cheek sagging or nonunion.

Recently, when refining the cheekbone area, methods are sometimes used to preserve the bone and skin as naturally as possible.

These methods can help maintain a natural facial line after surgery.

Fixation Methods That Consider Safety

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Source: TS Plastic Surgery website

If fixation is not properly done after cheekbone surgery, there may be discomfort when eating or moving the mouth.

For that reason, methods that use wires and plates to provide more stable fixation are being applied recently.

Such methods may help support a quicker return to daily life after surgery. Facial contouring surgery can be performed in several areas, such as the chin tip, square jaw, and cheekbones, and not every area necessarily needs to be operated on.

Through professional consultation and diagnosis, it is possible to selectively operate only on the areas that are needed.

Because it is applied differently depending on an individual's condition and needs, it is best to receive sufficient consultation from specialized medical staff, right? If you tried to improve your face shape in various ways but did not get the results you expected, please find the method that suits you through consultation with an expert.

※ Depending on the individual, side effects such as inflammation, bleeding, and nerve damage may occur, so sufficient consultation with medical staff is required before surgery.

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