If You’re Considering Contouring Surgery, Consider a Balanced Face Shape

Many people may consider contouring surgery because their facial shape is not smooth.

Contouring surgery is performed not only to improve the overall shape of the face, but also to achieve structural improvement.

The main purpose of contouring surgery is to pursue a balanced face shape by reshaping or repositioning the facial bones.

Since the desired outcome can differ for each patient in this process,

it is important to create a surgical plan that accurately reflects each individual’s needs.

Types of contouring surgery

1. Zygoma reduction

: This surgery is performed when the cheekbones are excessively developed.

By reducing overly prominent cheekbones, the face can appear smaller and softer.

2. Square jaw reduction

: This surgery improves the jawline into a slimmer and softer-looking jawline by reducing a square jaw or broad jawline.

It is performed by removing or reshaping the jawbone.

3. Chin surgery

: This surgery improves a protruding or recessed chin,

and adjusts the overall proportions of the face.

It is usually performed by advancing or setting back the chin.

Contouring surgery methods

Source: TS Plastic Surgery website

Source: TS Plastic Surgery website

When performing zygoma reduction, the protruding area is slimmed down and corrected,

and the surgery is performed using a double-fixation method that uses both wire and plates.

Many places use only plates or only wire,

but this clinic uses both methods at the same time to perform proper double fixation.

Because there is wire, the risk of the bone separating can be reduced,

and the plate can help stabilize the bone.

The plate serves a fixation role, much like a cast.

Therefore, there is relatively less concern about sagging.

Source: TS Plastic Surgery website

Source: TS Plastic Surgery website

When performing square jaw reduction, care is taken to prevent a secondary angle.

A secondary angle refers to the remaining angle after reducing the cheekbones and jawbone.

In simple terms, you can think of it as a step or uneven transition.

If a secondary angle remains, the facial line may look less smooth.

In fact, some people consider revision contouring surgery because the secondary angle is severe.

Source: TS Plastic Surgery website

Also, when reducing the chin, the surgery is not performed by removing a large amount of bone,

but by considering the overall balance.

Contouring surgery is a major procedure, so some people may worry about safety.

These concerns are understandable, and since a balanced face shape is being considered,

it is important to develop a careful plan through consultation with a specialist.

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

This is an example image to help understanding.