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Zygoma reduction

Treatment Effect

Treatment Effects

- Surgical Method: This approach can significantly and lastingly alter the size of the cheekbones and facial contour, resulting in a softer and more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Generally, the effects gradually become visible after the post-operative swelling subsides, and stabilize once full recovery is achieved.

- Non-Surgical Methods:

- Facial massage requires long-term persistence. It may improve muscle condition and blood circulation in the cheekbone area, offering slight adjustments to the facial contour, but the effects are limited.

- Makeup techniques and hairstyle modifications provide temporary visual improvements, making the cheekbones appear less prominent in the moment.

- Facial fillers can soften facial contours, indirectly improving the visual appearance of excessively high cheekbones.

Is this suitable for me?

Is It Right for Me?

Suitable Candidates:

  • Individuals with excessively high or wide cheekbones that significantly impair facial aesthetics and who have a strong desire for improvement.
  • Individuals with generally good facial contours but facial asymmetry caused by cheekbone issues.

Unsuitable Candidates:

  • Individuals suffering from severe systemic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes, who cannot tolerate surgery.
  • Individuals with infections or inflammation in the facial area.
  • Individuals with unstable psychological states or unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

Select Device

Selecting Equipment

Commonly used equipment during surgery includes bone grinding instruments and bone saws. Reputable medical institutions utilize professional equipment that has undergone rigorous testing and certification to ensure the safety and precision of the procedure. When choosing a facility, it is advisable to inquire about the brands and models of their equipment, as well as whether regular maintenance and updates are performed.

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Selecting Equipment

Commonly used equipment during surgery includes bone grinding instruments and bone saws. Reputable medical institutions utilize professional equipment that has undergone rigorous testing and certification to ensure the safety and precision of the procedure. When choosing a facility, it is advisable to inquire about the brand and model of their equipment, as well as whether it undergoes regular maintenance and updates.

Price

Price

Surgical methods: Prices vary depending on factors such as the surgical technique, region, hospital tier, and the doctor's experience. Generally, the cost of zygomatic reduction surgery ranges from 30 million to 100 million KRW. Complex surgical procedures, large hospitals in first-tier cities, and experienced doctors tend to charge higher fees.

Non-surgical methods:

The cost of facial massage is relatively low, which may include fees for massage courses or massage products.

Makeup techniques mainly involve the cost of cosmetics, with prices varying by brand and product.

The price of facial fillers depends on the filler material and the volume used. A single session of hyaluronic acid filler can range from several million to over 10 million KRW, while the cost of autologous fat transplantation also ranges from several million to tens of millions of KRW.

Expected Outcome

Expected Results

Surgical outcomes typically result in a significant reduction of the cheekbones, creating a smoother and more natural facial contour. However, results vary among individuals depending on factors such as underlying bone structure, surgical technique, and the surgeon's expertise. Non-surgical methods offer relatively limited effects, primarily serving to refine and enhance appearance rather than fundamentally altering the size of the cheekbones.

Combination Therapy

Combined Treatment

It can be combined with other facial plastic surgery procedures, such as mandibular angle contouring and facial liposuction, to achieve more comprehensive facial contour improvement. However, combined treatment requires a more careful assessment of surgical risks and the formulation of a treatment plan.

Adverse Effects and Complications

Side Effects and Complications

- Surgical Methods: - Infection: Improper postoperative care may lead to wound infection, causing symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever. - Bleeding: Bleeding may occur during the surgery; if hemostasis is not thorough, it may result in a hematoma. - Facial Nerve Damage: There is a risk of damaging facial nerves, leading to abnormal facial sensations and unnatural expressions. - Bilateral Asymmetry: Improper surgical technique may cause inconsistent reduction of the zygomatic bones on both sides, affecting facial aesthetics. - Poor Bone Healing: Poor bone healing may occur after zygomatic shaving or inward push procedures.

- Non-Surgical Methods: - Facial Massage: Improper massage techniques may cause damage to facial muscles. - Facial Fillers: Allergic reactions, local swelling, and induration may occur.

In addition to the aforementioned side effects and complications, surgery may also lead to skin laxity, particularly in older patients with poor skin elasticity. The side effects of non-surgical methods are relatively mild; for example, cosmetics may cause skin allergies and other issues.

Select Instrument

Selecting Instruments

The instruments used during surgery are primarily specialized equipment for bone grinding and cutting, such as electric bone grinders. When selecting these instruments, attention should be paid to their precision, stability, and safety. Reputable hospitals will use instruments that comply with national standards, and patients may request to view the relevant certifications and test reports for these instruments.

Project Contraindications

Project Contraindications

Surgical Contraindications:

Patients with severe organic diseases, such as insufficiency of vital organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Individuals with coagulation disorders.

Women who are menstruating, pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Patients with mental illnesses.

Non-Surgical Contraindications:

Facial Fillers: Individuals allergic to filler materials.

Facial massage and fillers should not be performed when there is inflammation or infection on the face.

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Project Contraindications

Surgical contraindications:

Suffering from severe organic diseases, such as insufficiency of vital organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Individuals with coagulation disorders.

Women who are menstruating, pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Patients with mental illnesses.

Non-surgical contraindications:

Facial fillers: Individuals allergic to filler materials.

Facial massage and fillers should not be performed when there is inflammation or infection on the face.

Side effects

Side Effects

In addition to the aforementioned side effects and complications, surgery may also lead to skin laxity, particularly in older patients with poor skin elasticity. The side effects of non-surgical methods are relatively mild; for instance, makeup application may cause skin allergies and other issues.

Self-Symptom Check

Symptom Self-Assessment

If you feel that your cheekbones are too high or wide, affecting the overall aesthetics of your face, and if the cheekbones are noticeably prominent when viewed from the front or side, significantly impacting facial contours, you may consider zygomatic reduction. However, final diagnosis and assessment should be conducted by a professional doctor.

Select treatment plan

Selecting a Treatment Plan

It is important to comprehensively consider factors such as your bone structure, financial situation, and expected outcomes. The choice of surgical plan should be determined by a doctor after a detailed examination and assessment of the patient's specific condition. Non-surgical options can be chosen based on personal preference and actual circumstances; for instance, makeup techniques can be adjusted according to one's skill level and habits.