Facial contouring
Complex facial contouring (cheekbone + jaw + chin)
Reshapes the cheekbones, jaw angle and chin together so the facial outline flows into a V-line, planned precisely from a 3D CT scan.
Who it suits
- Wide face with protruding cheekbones
- Square jaw or a disproportionate chin
- Wants a continuous V-line outline
Technique highlights
- Pre-operative 3D CT planning
- Intraoral approach with no external scars
- Handled by facial-contouring specialists
Surgical steps
- 3D CT scan and osteotomy planning
- General anaesthesia; intraoral incisions
- Cheekbone, jaw and chin bone are cut or repositioned per plan
- Bone fixation and intraoral closure
Recovery & aftercare
- 1-2 nights in hospital
- Recommended stay in Korea 10-14 days
- Liquid diet for the first 1-2 weeks
- Swelling improves markedly in 1-2 months; final shape at 6 months
Risks & things to consider
- Bone surgery requiring health screening and general anaesthesia
- Temporary numbness of the chin and lower lip is possible
- Strict oral hygiene is required
Frequently asked questions
Are there external scars?
No — the entire operation is performed through incisions inside the mouth.
Will the numbness go away?
It is usually temporary, caused by swelling pressing on the nerve, and improves over a few months.
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Complex facial contouring (cheekbone + jaw + chin)
Complex facial contouring (cheekbone + jaw + chin)
Complex facial contouring (cheekbone + jaw + chin)
Complex facial contouring (cheekbone + jaw + chin)
Source: wonjinbeauty.com
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