"Apply more, the more the better." What comes to mind when you hear this phrase? Do you picture someone haggling over a purchase? Wrong. This is the most common request from Korean beauty seekers at plastic surgery clinics—not bargaining over price, but demanding "bone shaving."
Everyone desires a delicate, petite face, but not everyone is born with celebrity features. Thus, many seek bone contouring surgery to achieve an alluringly small face. While bone contouring is currently the most direct and effective method for facial reshaping, more isn't necessarily better.
No two faces are perfectly symmetrical, and bone structures vary. During surgery, angles and widths must be meticulously calculated. If the surgeon lacks skill or is careless, even a slight miscalculation in bone removal width can increase facial asymmetry—a common cause of surgical failure.
Many patients believe bone contouring alone can achieve their ideal facial shape, but this is unrealistic. Facial contours are influenced not only by the zygomatic and mandibular bones but also by the overall cranial structure.Excessive grinding of both sides of the jawbone can easily cause fractures and depressions in the cheekbone area. If healing is poor, the cheekbone may move up and down at the fracture site when opening the mouth.Therefore, it is crucial to first design a customized bone-shaving facial contouring plan based on individual circumstances. Thoroughly discuss the surgical process with your doctor, clearly communicate your desired outcome, and determine the precise amount of bone to be removed. Experts caution that bone-shaving surgery constitutes a significant alteration to natural bone structure and is classified as a major cosmetic procedure. Individuals considering this treatment should exercise extreme caution.