Face contouring surgery Q&A 

answered by a plastic surgeon

As the small and slim facial shape has been recognized as one of the representative beauty standards, the number of people concerning of protruded cheekbones and angular jaws also has been increased. If the cheekbones are protruding or the square jaw is big, 

it gives a strong impression and may look older than the actual age. Accordingly, more and more people are considering face contouring surgery to improve the image.

Pay attention if you want to look young with a small and slim facial shape! We’ve asked Dr. Changhyun Oh, one of the head surgeons and founders of Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic, for questions regarding face contouring surgery.

★ If the face is big, can I have face contouring surgery?

Not only the big and over-developed facial bones make the face look big but also the over-developed facial muscles make the face look angular and big. If your facial muscles are developed, you can make your face slimmer with jaw botox or masseter muscle reduction. Botox has the advantage as being easy and convenient treatment than a surgery, but it requires periodic treatment. The masseter muscle reduction surgery may be burdensome as incision and anesthesia are required, but it is maintained semi-permanently after one operation.

Contrary to this, if the facial bone itself is developed, face contouring surgery should be considered. Face contouring surgery is literally a cosmetic surgery that corrects the contours of the face. It is largely divided into cheekbone reduction, square jaw reduction, and chin tip surgery(genioplasty). Face contouring is performed when the cheekbones and square jaw are excessively protruded or for the cases of facial asymmetry, short chin, and lantern jaw. Through surgery, it can be improved to a smaller and slimmer facial line and make other facial features look more defined and balanced.

★ How long will it take to recover after face contouring surgery?

Face contouring surgery is performed with general anesthesia, and the operation takes about 1 to 2 hours. In the case of square jaw reduction, hospitalization is required for about a day, but cheekbone reduction and chin tip surgery can be discharged on the same day without hospitalization. The stitches will be removed 1~2 weeks after the surgery. After face contouring surgery, the main swelling usually subsides in 1~2 weeks. Normally, you can go to school or work in about a week. After about 3 weeks, the swelling would subside to some extent and look like the level of swelling after extraction of the wisdom teeth. However, the recovery time differs by individual health status and lifestyle. 

★What should be considered when choosing face contouring surgery hospital?

First of all, it is most important to confirm that the medical staff is a plastic surgeon with a lot of clinical experience. If you entrust the surgery to a plastic surgeon who has encountered various face contouring surgery cases, you can minimize side effects and expect high satisfaction with surgery.

In particular, in the case of surgery that deals with bones like face contouring, an anatomical analysis process considering bone structure, density, the location of nerves and vessels, and more is essential through advanced equipment such as 3D computed tomography (CT). This is because 3D CT scans play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment direction of the musculoskeletal system.

Also, surgery that requires general anesthesia, such as face contouring, must be performed in collaboration with a plastic surgeon and an anesthesiologist. Emergency medical equipment should also be equipped in all operating rooms in case of an emergency.

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