Facial contouring

Cheekbone reduction (광대축소술)

The most projecting part of the zygoma is reduced, with attention to the 45° cheekbone common in Asian faces. EU raises the L-shaped osteotomy line and fixes the bone at two points to limit cheek sagging and nonunion.

Who it suits

Wide cheekbones that make the face look large
Projecting cheekbones that break the facial line
A harsh impression created by prominent cheekbones

Technique highlights

A higher osteotomy line that actually addresses the 45° projection
Dual fixation reduces the risk of nonunion

Surgical steps

3D CT assessment of bone thickness and nerve position
Osteotomy of the body and the zygomatic arch
Repositioning with two-point fixation

Recovery & aftercare

A single-area case can go home the same day
Face band and the hospital's de-swelling programme

Risks & things to consider

An osteotomy that is too low or too lateral may leave the 45° projection and require revision
Unstable fixation increases the risk of nonunion and cheek sagging

Frequently asked questions

How common is cheekbone nonunion?

EU states it is rare when the surgery and fixation are stable; if symptoms appear after the roughly two-month healing period, a CT is taken to assess revision.