Types of Zygoma Reduction Surgery, Contour Surgery That Can Correct a Peanut-Shaped Face | Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery

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Every time they look in the mirror, many people worry that their cheekbones stand out too much or that their face looks wide.

In particular, a peanut-shaped face with prominent cheekbones can give a strong impression, so some people consider contour surgery to improve their image.

In this case, zygoma reduction surgery can be an effective solution, but it is important to choose a surgical method that considers facial harmony rather than simply reducing the bone size in order to expect natural and effective results.

Today, together with Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery,

we will look at the types of zygoma reduction surgery and

review their features, advantages, and disadvantages,

as well as why they are effective for improving a peanut-shaped face.

Zygoma Reduction Surgery Methods

The cheekbone refers to the front part,

which makes the outer corner of the eyes appear more protruded,

and is called the body,

and the back part of the cheekbone,

which makes the actual width of the face look wider

and causes the area in front of the ear to protrude, making the side of the face look uneven like a peanut-shaped face,

is called the zygomatic arch (arch).

Because both the body and the arch are often developed in zygoma reduction surgery,

both areas are commonly operated on together.

For the body, the surgery is performed through an incision in the oral mucosa.

For the zygomatic arch area,

the contour surgery is performed through an incision in the sideburn area in front of the ear or through a scalp incision.

Types of Zygoma Reduction Surgery - By Area

45-degree cheekbone

This refers to cases where the area where the cheekbone transitions from the front to the side is developed.

To reduce the protrusion in this area, osteotomy is performed on both the zygoma body and the zygomatic arch to allow movement, and then they are firmly fixed.

Side cheekbone

This is a case where the zygomatic arch, the side part of the cheekbone, is significantly curved and stands out.

In order for this area to be reduced, the cheekbone must also be moved, so osteotomy is performed on the zygoma body and zygomatic arch, then the zygomatic arch is brought in to an appropriate degree and firmly fixed.

Types of Zygoma Reduction Surgery - Pin Fixation

Among the types of zygoma reduction surgery, one of the points many people worry about is the surgical method depending on pin fixation.

Zygoma reduction surgery with pin fixation is a method in which, after moving the cheekbone, the bone is firmly fixed with medical pins so that it settles stably.

This has the advantage of producing more precise and predictable results.

On the other hand, zygoma reduction surgery known as quick cheekbone surgery refers to a method of pushing the bone in without pin fixation.

Quick cheekbone surgery has the advantage of faster recovery,

but

because the bone is not fixed precisely,

the outcome is difficult to predict,

and there is a possibility that the bone may move or return to its original position,

so long-term stability may be reduced.

Therefore, at Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery,

we perform zygoma reduction surgery using the pin fixation method

to design the most stable contour surgery.

Recommended Candidates for Zygoma Reduction Surgery

Cases that can see significant improvement through cheekbone surgery are those where the face does not have much fat

and the line is uneven like a peanut-shaped face.

Today, together with Apgujeong Seoul Plastic Surgery,

we looked at the types of contour surgery

effective for a peanut-shaped face:

cheekbone reduction surgery.

If you have questions about facial contour surgery

or would like a surgical consultation,

please contact us through the reservation link below.