Face Contouring Q&A 11: Cheekbone Surgery, Square Jaw Surgery, Chin Surgery

Hello. I’m Director Jo Hyun-woo of Bitmap Plastic Surgery.

Today, many patients ask a lot of questions about contour surgery, so I’ve organized some common questions and information that may be helpful to know.

Q1. I’ve heard you can’t eat hard foods for a while after contour surgery. How long does that period usually last?

A. Among contour surgeries, square jaw surgery and chin surgery do not have any special restrictions on eating.

In the case of cheekbone surgery, because it is related to the fusion of the zygomatic bone, it is best to avoid hard and chewy foods for about 6 weeks after surgery.

Q2. Can I receive lifting procedures after contour surgery?

A. After contour surgery, lifting laser treatments or procedures such as InMode can be comfortably received after about one month.

Q3. If I want revision surgery after cheekbone reduction surgery, how long after the first surgery can it be done?

A. Depending on the case, revision surgery after cheekbone reduction surgery may be better sooner, but in fact, since there is still swelling at that time, it is generally recommended to have it done after 6 months, once all swelling has gone down.

Q4. Is there a standard for when square jaw surgery is necessary and when Botox alone can solve the problem?

A. If the jaw looks very square from the front and there is not much angle on CT, then it is more of a muscle issue than a bone issue, so Botox alone can solve it.

If the bone is also developed, square jaw surgery along with cortical osteotomy and masseter muscle reduction may be helpful.

Q5. In what cases might square jaw surgery not be effective?

A. If there is a lot of fat in the face, or if the amount of bone that can be removed is small, the visible effect outwardly may be limited, so an accurate diagnosis is needed before surgery.