The reason this traditional approach to V line surgery is not commonly done in the US is because of the ethnic differences in the population. Traditional v line surgery, as practiced in the East, amputates off the jaw angle bone all the way up the chin. This an aggressive combined vertical and...
Cheek Augmentation is usually performed using implants. However, some surgeons use HA to augment the cheekbone. Yes, the hydroxyapatite can be removed. An incision inside of the mouth is used. In person consult will be needed to determine the feasibility.
Cheek bone reduction surgery involves reducing the cheekbone or the zygoma. This is a very strong and hardy bone. Therefore, I usually do a complete osteotomy or cutting the bone. I make two cuts on the bone, one anteriorly and one posteriorly. Then the bone can be repositioned in a reduced...
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