[MediaFine Expert Column] Facial contouring surgery is a plastic surgery procedure that improves the shape of the face. It is a highly demanding surgery that requires a customized surgical plan taking into account the individual's face shape, gender, and desired image. Interest in facial contouring has been rising recently, but there are many aspects that require careful attention, from the surgical strategy and consultation with experienced medical staff to safe surgery and aftercare.

Facial contouring surgery improves the face shape by modifying the shape of the facial bones, and a variety of methods are used, including cheekbone reduction, square jaw reduction, genioplasty (chin surgery), and cortical osteotomy. Cheekbone reduction creates a smooth line from every angle, front and side, while square jaw reduction is used to create a V-line face shape.

Genioplasty can create a balanced facial line by improving the length and volume of the chin to suit each individual's facial proportions, and cortical osteotomy removes the outer cortex of the jawbone to make the face line even slimmer.

However, because facial contouring surgery requires a customized approach, the individual's face shape must be accurately analyzed before surgery, and a precise diagnosis using 3D CT and similar tools is necessary.

Facial contouring is a highly complex surgery that requires delicate work and the know-how of experienced medical staff. Bone, soft tissue, blood vessels, and nerves must all be taken into account, and the results are difficult to reverse once the surgery is done. Sufficient consultation and review before deciding on surgery are therefore essential.

Facial contouring surgery is an important procedure for improving facial shape, but since it requires a customized approach tailored to the individual's face shape and needs, it is important to precisely identify the bone structure and the positions of muscles and nerves through 3D CT before surgery, and to decide on surgery only after thorough consultation with a specialist.

It is also important to have the surgery at a safe and professional clinic rather than focusing on low prices or reviews. It is advisable to choose a clinic with a systematic approach that covers everything from surgical strategy to safe surgery and aftercare. (Dr. Yoon-ho Kim, NANA Plastic Surgery, Sinnonhyeon)

Source: MediaFine (https://www.mediafine.co.kr)