I have a long slim face but with prominent zygomatic body and arch. I am considering cheekbone reduction but it seems to me like a major operation. May I know what are the short-term and long-term risks of this surgery? What is the chance of these risks? If any short/long term complication happens, can they be treated? Would the Korean doctors have better methods/techniques as I heard that this is very common procedure there? Thanks a lot!
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Often lateral projection reduction is a mistake, but when indicated, anterior projection can be valuable. I do both frequently (When indicated) and find that osteotomy is usually not necessary as the bone can be reduced.
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Hello, hope you are well. The gold standard method of correcting bony asymmetry like this is with custom fabricated implants. A CT scan is performed, and implant(s) are designed and created to correct the skeletal asymmetry.
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Hello, hope you are well! My practice specializes in facial contouring, and I appreciate how much thought you have given this. Your modified photos demonstrate subtlety which reflects realistic expectations. The most significant changes are in the lower face--you could achieve this with jaw...