Considering revision cheekbone surgery, is it possible with a 230-degree three-dimensional cheekbone reduction as well?

Hello. I’m Director Joo Hyun-woo of 입체성형외과.

Today, I’ll explain by showing a before-and-after case of a patient who visited us with concerns about revision cheekbone surgery among facial contour revision surgeries.

In fact, most people who want revision cheekbone surgery have similar concerns.

They often consider revision surgery when cheekbone asymmetry is still visible after surgery, when there is no effect from the front or side, or when there is no change in the width of the face.

Many people who are considering revision surgery ask whether revision cheekbone surgery must always be done with 3D cheekbone reduction, and whether revision surgery is also possible with a 230-degree cheekbone reduction.

Does revision cheekbone surgery have to be done with 3D cheekbone reduction no matter what?

Not necessarily.

I’ll explain while showing the actual patient’s case.

Before revision cheekbone surgery

This patient had previously undergone cheekbone reduction surgery.

As you can see, there was nonunion in the 45-degree cheekbone area,

and the rear side cheekbone area had not moved in at all and had recurred, so the patient came to us.

Normally, this would be a case where the nonunited 3D cheekbone area should be refixed,

and the rear side cheekbone area would also need to be fixed.

However, the patient was extremely afraid of undergoing 3D cheekbone reduction under general anesthesia.

So after discussing it with the patient, we did not refix the nonunited area since it was not painful,

and instead performed a 230-degree three-dimensional cheekbone surgery, pushing the side further inward and fixing it there.

After revision cheekbone surgery

This is the photo after revision surgery with the 230-degree three-dimensional cheekbone reduction.

We performed posterior cheekbone shaving and fixed it in place.

Additionally, this patient wanted a little more change in the 45-degree cheekbone as well,

and in the CT images, you can see a slightly smoother appearance.

Let’s take a look at what changes are visible in the actual face.

Front

Side

When the side cheekbone has not moved in at all, pushing it inward like this can make the face look much slimmer.

Using an endoscope, we identified the area with the cheekbone fixation pin,

and through micro partial osteotomy beside it, we were able to perform revision cheekbone surgery with a 230-degree three-dimensional cheekbone reduction.

Therefore, to obtain the results you hope for after surgery, an accurate diagnosis of your symptoms is important.

For an accurate diagnosis, you should find a place that has a system in place to provide proper evaluation,

and you should first go through 충분한 consultation with experienced medical staff who have outstanding skills and know-how.

Do not think that revision surgery will be too difficult or complicated.

There may be a simple revision surgery that is right for you, so if you do not worry too much and come in for a consultation,

you may be able to achieve good results. Thank you.