Prominent cheekbones can give women a stern appearance, lacking femininity, and are often associated with a "dominant" facial expression in physiognomy. To address these concerns, cheekbone reduction surgery reshapes the cheekbones to achieve a more desirable facial contour. This procedure primarily targets excessive height in the zygomatic body, zygomatic arch, or a combination of both.For prominent cheekbones, osteotomy is generally employed to reshape the face. Below are post-operative care considerations for cheekbone reduction surgery.
1. Begin consuming liquid foods 48 hours post-surgery, such as milk, juice, or broth. Progress to semi-liquid foods like yogurt, egg custard, soft noodle soup, or congee after 72 hours. Gradually transition to a normal diet thereafter.Patients need not worry about discomfort during surgery, and postoperative pain is entirely preventable.
2. Advanced "micro-pump" pain management devices deliver continuous, micro-doses of analgesics for up to 48 hours post-surgery, ensuring patients recover in a comfortable state.
3. Hospitalization typically lasts about 7 days, with normal work resuming after 2 weeks.
4. Patients must remain hospitalized for 3-5 days post-surgery.
5. Begin rinsing with mouthwash 6 hours after surgery until sutures are removed. For intraoral incisions, rinse to prevent infection.Patients must remain under hospital observation for 3-5 days post-surgery.
4. Begin rinsing with mouthwash 6 hours after zygomatic bone reduction surgery until sutures are removed. For intraoral incisions, fasting is required for the first two days to prevent infection, with physiological needs met primarily through intravenous fluids.
5. Consume liquid foods for 3-5 days post-surgery, followed by semi-liquid foods for 5-7 days. Choose soft, warm foods; avoid hot or irritating foods. Normal meals may resume after 7-10 days.
6. Sutures are removed at 7 days post-surgery. Minimize spicy or irritating foods and prioritize semi-liquid diets.
7. Maintain compression bandaging on the head and face for 5-7 days. Do not remove unless medically necessary. If removed, reapply immediately. Monitor for skin damage. If drainage strips are placed in oral wounds, remove them 48 hours after zygomatic bone reduction surgery.
8. Avoid facial beauty massages and rubbing the surgical area for three months.Minimize prolonged periods of looking down or excessive talking.
Editor's Note: While pursuing beauty, diligent postoperative care is essential to prevent complications with potentially severe consequences. Due to the higher surgical risks associated with zygomatic bone reduction—classified as a Level 4 procedure in the Ministry of Health's medical aesthetics grading system—both preoperative preparation and postoperative management require meticulous attention to detail. Negligence is unacceptable.