Quick Zygoma Reduction Surgery

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Quick zygoma surgery is promoted as a less invasive, faster-healing alternative to traditional cheekbone reduction. It replaces general anesthesia with sedation, reduces surgical time, and minimizes scarring — leading to the perception that it's an “easier” option.

One common method involves fracturing and pushing in only the zygomatic arch, without cutting into the main zygoma body. This can be done through incisions inside the mouth, in front of the sideburn, or hidden in the hairline. While this narrows the face from the side, it doesn’t reduce the 45-degree angle (the front-side cheekbone), which can lead to disappointment for those with both prominent side and 45° cheekbones. In such cases, the 45° cheekbone may appear even more pronounced after surgery.

Issues like nonunion, over- or under-correction, and bone relapse are not uncommon, especially when fixation is skipped. If revision is needed, the zygomatic arch must often be restored before performing full reduction again — turning a “simple” surgery into two major ones.

Quick methods may seem convenient but often have limited effects and apply to only a narrow group of patients. If done without precise planning and post-op care, they can become a source of dissatisfaction.

New doesn’t always mean better. If cheekbone reduction is truly needed, a full and properly planned surgery by an experienced surgeon — not just a faster one — is the best route.

[Quick zygoma surgery is just a quick partial cheekbone reduction.]

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