[Vegan News = Reporter Yong-hak Lee] Recently, more people are carrying out plastic surgery plans they had been putting off before school breaks or vacations end. In particular, an increasing number are considering facial contouring surgery to improve their face shape. To achieve satisfactory results, however, accurate examinations and thorough consultation are essential.

 

When considering facial contouring surgery, it is important to choose an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon with many surgical reviews and experience with a wide range of cases. Facial contouring procedures such as cheekbone reduction, square jaw reduction, and genioplasty are more effective when customized solutions tailored to each individual are provided based on a deep understanding of anatomical structure.

 

Cheekbone reduction is a surgery that pushes in the protruding cheekbone area to create optimal volume from the front and side and a smooth facial line. Applying the anchoring technique in particular is effective in preventing cheek sagging.

 

Anchoring cheekbone reduction is a method that secures the soft tissue once more with absorbable lifting threads; adhesion forms while the threads dissolve, minimizing sagging. This helps maintain a natural, firm contour.

 

For square jaw reduction aimed at creating a small, slim V-line, a design tailored to the individual's face shape is essential rather than simply resecting a large amount of bone.

 

Natural results can only be achieved by appropriately resecting the area of maximum jaw volume in consideration of the golden ratio and forming a curved jawline. To this end, it is important to conduct a precise examination using 3D CT and thoroughly analyze not only the external appearance but also the internal facial bones and soft tissue such as muscle and fat.

 

When performing genioplasty together with long-curve square jaw reduction, the secondary angle that can arise from a step-off can be prevented, creating a smoother jawline.

 

The purpose of genioplasty is to form a balanced facial line by improving the length and volume of the chin in proportion to the face. Natural results can be achieved only when the facial proportions are adjusted with consideration of the length, width, and degree of protrusion of the chin.

 

For safe facial contouring surgery, it is important to choose a clinic where a board-certified anesthesiologist handles anesthesia exclusively. You should also check whether CCTV is installed in the operating room and whether the footage can be viewed, and whether safety systems such as emergency equipment and inpatient rooms are in place.

 

In a written interview with this publication on the 14th, Dr. Yoon-ho Kim of NANA Plastic Surgery advised, "Facial contouring surgery is not merely for cosmetic improvement; it requires a customized approach that harmonizes with each individual's face shape. Thorough pre-surgical examinations and sufficient consultation with a specialist are needed to ensure satisfactory results."