[Vegan News = Reporter Min-su Park] Dr. Yoon-ho Kim of NANA Plastic Surgery showcased the latest surgical technique in the field of facial contouring through an academic presentation on 'Midface Lifting Cheekbone Reduction' at the recent 'Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2024' (APS 2024) international conference.

 

Dr. Kim has been performing facial contouring surgery without cheek sagging since the clinic opened, and in this presentation he explained the technique of using superior fixation to create a natural cheekbone line and prevent the skin sagging that can occur after surgery. APS 2024 is an event jointly organized by the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons, bringing together aesthetic plastic surgery experts from Korea and abroad to share the latest techniques and research findings.

 

Facial contouring surgery, which includes cheekbone reduction, square jaw surgery, and genioplasty, improves the bone structure and can be expected to deliver semi-permanent results, and it has recently been sought by many patients who want a balanced face shape. Dr. Kim emphasized that facial contouring surgery achieves high satisfaction when performed with extensive experience and accurate consultation, and that to this end it is important to precisely identify the patient's bone structure and the location of the nerve lines through 3D CT imaging. Through superior fixation of the cheekbone, NANA Plastic Surgery offers an effective surgical method that creates a natural, soft cheekbone line while bringing cheek sagging—the concern patients worry about most—close to 'zero.'

 

In square jaw surgery, the long-curve resection method is used to reduce side effects and prevent problems such as a secondary angle. In addition, for patients with a low nerve line or those who want a sharp jawline, genioplasty advancement or chin lengthening can be additionally performed to adjust the facial contour harmoniously and in a customized manner. Furthermore, since facial contouring surgery involves the facial bones, safety is the most important consideration. For safe surgery, NANA Plastic Surgery makes multifaceted efforts, including: precise diagnosis of the facial structure through 3D-CT; one-on-one dedicated management by a facial contouring medical team; an on-site anesthesiologist and collaborative care; a real-name surgery system to guard against proxy surgery; and CCTV installed in the operating room with footage available for viewing.

 

The conference was held from April 6 to 7 at the Grand InterContinental Parnas, and plastic surgery experts from Korea as well as several Asian countries including China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Indonesia attended, sharing and exchanging the latest trends in aesthetic plastic surgery.

 

APS is held every spring with a focus on aesthetics and has established itself as one of the largest international conferences in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery.