My (upper) face has widened dramatically over the past few years - could this be muscle, fat or bone growth/thickening? How can I achieve a slimmer face?
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Zygomatic arch shaving is more a theoretical procedure than a real one for two distinct reasons. The key area for zygomatic arch reduction is age its its maximum convexity located halfway between the cheekbone and the ear, an area that is impossible to get to from an intraoral approach and...
You have very large cheekbones which are also asymmetric in shape. Cheekbone reduction surgery would help reduce their size and improve their symmetry. The exact plan to do so will need a preoperative 3D CT scan for a detailed assessment of your cheekbone anatomy.
Hi! your picture shows a wide cheek bones. The bone called zygoma is flaring out producing a widened face. I recommend cheekbone reduction surgery. The cheek bones are cut at two places and the bone is reduced. I don't use any metal plates to fix the bone. I have done this procedure for over 20...
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