(Eroun Net = Reporter Hyun-gu Kang) With the new year, more people are considering contouring surgery to refresh their appearance. Contouring surgery improves an overdeveloped square jaw, chin, and cheekbones to make the facial contour slim and harmonious, and it is a plastic surgery that many people have recently taken an interest in.

Representative contouring surgeries include cheekbone reduction, square jaw reduction, and genioplasty. Because these surgeries involve resecting or repositioning bone, they are highly complex procedures and should be decided carefully through thorough consultation with an experienced specialist.

Square jaw surgery must be performed with consideration of the overall balance and harmony of the face. In particular, with the long-curve technique, the bone is smoothly resected in a single pass from below the ear to the chin, creating a smooth facial line. Since matching the symmetry and proportions of the face is important, the specialist's delicate technique is essential.

The key to cheekbone reduction is preventing cheek sagging. With the anchoring technique, the soft tissue that can cause sagging is secured with absorbable lifting threads, allowing natural adhesion to form while the threads dissolve. This makes it possible to complete a slim contour without sagging. In addition, when a three-part contouring surgery is performed together with chin reduction, advancement, or setback, an even more aesthetically superior improvement of the face shape can be pursued.

Before undergoing such contouring surgeries, the facial bone structure and surrounding tissue must be precisely diagnosed through 3D-CT and X-ray imaging. It is also essential to carefully check the clinic's safety systems and surgical reviews, because the success of the surgery is greatly influenced by the choice of clinic and the pre-diagnosis process.

Aftercare is important after contouring surgery. A representative aftercare treatment is InMode Forma. InMode Forma is a procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy to the dermal and epidermal layers of the skin to strengthen skin elasticity and add a lifting effect. It induces the production of collagen and elastin, promoting skin regeneration, and can also be expected to improve fine lines and provide anti-aging effects.

Dr. Byeong-yun Kwon of NANA Plastic Surgery advised, "Contouring surgery is not simply about improving appearance; it is a process of pursuing the balance and natural beauty of the entire face. It is therefore necessary to have thorough consultation with medical staff who have extensive experience and expertise in facial contouring surgery, and systematic preparation from clinic selection to post-surgical care is more important than anything else."

He added, "If you are considering contouring surgery, it is advisable to carefully review reviews and safety systems and to establish a customized plan suited to your condition."

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