With the hot summer behind us and cool autumn arriving, the burden of post-operative recovery is easing, and more people are looking into facial contouring surgery. Facial contouring surgery can help shave and refine protruding bone to soften the facial shape, but because it involves the bone, a careful decision is needed to achieve satisfying results in one go.

Representative facial contouring surgeries include cheekbone reduction, square jaw surgery, and chin reduction. These surgeries can be performed together as needed, and a customized plan suited to the patient is important for a balanced change.

Cheekbone reduction is effective in reducing the width of the face and creating a more three-dimensional image by reducing developed cheekbones. The surgery hides the scar with a minimal incision in the sideburn area; the back of the zygomatic arch is cut diagonally, and the cheekbone is moved inward to reduce the bone. It is then firmly fixed with a titanium plate, so that after surgery the face looks smaller and gives a softer impression.

In particular, resolving the bumps and hollow cheeks caused by the cheekbones can create a more youthful impression, and during this process it is important to use double fixation with titanium pins to prevent non-union and skin sagging.

Square jaw surgery plays an important role in improving the jawline. After incising the mucosa inside the mouth, a long-curve osteotomy is performed in one line from below the ear to the front chin to prevent a secondary angle, and the muscle and fat must be reduced along with the jawbone to complete a slim facial shape. This gives a sharper impression even from the front.

Chin surgery adjusts the length and position of the chin when it is excessively long or recessed. Even when the bite is normal, if the shape and length of the chin are unbalanced, correcting this can refine the facial contour ideally. It is important that the surgery be customized to the individual, taking into account the length, width, and degree of protrusion of the chin.

Facial contouring surgery requires a precise plan and technique to achieve aesthetically beautiful results while avoiding the facial nerves. Therefore, rather than deciding on surgery based on reviews alone, in-depth consultation with a specialist based on 3D-CT and X-ray imaging is essential.

In addition, the clinic's aftercare system after surgery is also important; better results can be expected if you check whether the clinic provides not only swelling management and skin care but also additional treatments such as InMode Forma.

Dr. Kwon Byung Yun, NANA Plastic Surgery Gangnam

Dr. Kwon Byung Yun of NANA Plastic Surgery Gangnam advised, "For safe and satisfying facial contouring results, you need to find a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive facial contouring experience and choose the surgical method suited to you through thorough consultation."