Cheekbone reduction is an increasingly prominent procedure in maxillofacial plastic surgery, gaining public attention for its ability to achieve a more delicate facial profile.
Cheekbone reduction technique: Intraoral incisions are made to expose the cheekbone beneath the periosteum. Specialized instruments are used to grind down the pre-planned section of cheekbone for removal.The same intraoral incision is used to elevate the zygomatic bone. Zygomatic bone reduction surgery duration: Under 60 minutes. Candidates for zygomatic bone reduction: 1. Individuals with excessively protruding or high zygomatic bones and arches. 2. Individuals with flat or sunken zygomatic bones.
Recovery time after zygomatic bone reduction: Swelling begins to subside after 5-7 days, with basic recovery achieved within half a month.
Postoperative care: Apply ice packs frequently for 72 hours to reduce swelling. Sutures are removed after 5-7 days. Consume liquid foods for approximately 3 days post-surgery. Avoid chewing hard foods for 2 months to prevent infection.
This procedure is generally suitable for individuals with prominent anterior-lateral facial contours. Typically performed via an intraoral incision, the surgeon dissects beneath the periosteum to expose the zygomatic bone. Specialized instruments are used to grind down and thin the pre-designed portion of the zygomatic bone for removal, thereby narrowing the facial profile and refining facial contours. The primary advantage of this technique is its seamless, scar-free outcome.
Beyond zygomatic bone reduction, for a small number of patients experiencing mid-face凹陷 due to congenital or acquired conditions causing zygomatic bone hypoplasia or defects, or bilateral zygomatic asymmetry, zygomatic augmentation using autologous tissue grafting or prosthetic materials can be employed to achieve facial contour enhancement.