Zygoma Reduction Surgery

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Zygoma reduction surgery reduces prominent cheekbones for a softer contour and slimmer mid-face. The procedure involves intraoral incisions and L-shaped osteotomy to push and fix the zygoma inward, adjusting both position and size.

There are two types: incision and non-incision for the zygomatic arch. The non-incision method avoids sideburn scars but skips arch fixation, which can cause bone nonunion — especially in patients with teeth grinding or clenching habits. For them, dual fixation via incision is safer, though a small scar remains near the sideburn.

In patients over 40, reduced bone volume without skin reduction can lead to sagging. A facelift performed together can prevent this, using one incision for both surgeries and leaving no additional scars.

Facial asymmetry from chewing or smiling habits requires custom planning. Arch incisions must also avoid facial nerve damage that may affect eyebrow movement.

Post-op, jaw stiffness may occur. Mouth-opening exercises are important. Non-surgical methods like thread lifts or fat removal rarely reduce actual bone. For real contour change, bone surgery is necessary.

Zygoma reduction improves both side and 45° angles but may create a visible second curve. It can also make the jawline appear more prominent, so considering jaw surgery together may be ideal.

[Zygoma reduction narrows the mid-face width.]
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