Office worker A (female, 27) has been quietly distressed lately over her boyish looks. Perhaps because of her high nose bridge and easygoing eyes, she hears that she is handsome more often than that she is pretty. Looking back, she was popular among classmates in her girls' high school days for the same reason.
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Her friends say, "At least you're not unattractive," but A is unhappy precisely with her 'handsome' face. Her distinct features, far from being small and delicate, are one thing, but she feels that her protruding lateral cheekbones and angular jaw add to the masculine impression.
Because she has actually heard from those around her that she looks more feminine when she covers her cheekbones and square jaw with her hairstyle and makeup, she desperately wants a V-line jaw and a smooth facial contour. She had never thought about 'going under the knife' for her face, but lately her thinking has been changing little by little.
Of course, the burden of cheekbone reduction or square jaw surgery has not disappeared entirely. Holding a job that does not allow her to be away for long is another issue. She came across information that facial contouring surgery today has a relatively fast recovery period and improved safety, and since her desire for a change in appearance was far greater, she decided to first get a contouring consultation with specialists.
Dr. Yoosuk Chung of TheLINE Plastic Surgery explained, "Facial contouring surgery, known for its high difficulty and long recovery period compared with eye and nose surgery, has recently been easing the burden on patients through methods using advanced endoscopes." He noted that by using an advanced intraoral endoscope to identify the blood vessels, soft tissue, and bone tissue at the surgical site in real time, surgery that raises safety while allowing a fast return to daily life has become possible.
In the case of 3D cheekbone contouring, an advanced endoscope makes it possible, in a more precise manner, to minimize the lateral and 45-degree cheekbones that make the face look uneven while preserving volume in the front cheekbone, completing a three-dimensional face. Applying an upward close-fixation method that repositions and fixes the cheekbone and the surrounding soft tissue so that they adhere firmly can further raise surgical safety by preventing side effects such as cheek sagging.
3D square jaw reduction likewise reduces unnecessary tissue damage and bleeding as much as possible through an advanced endoscope dedicated to facial contouring, lowering the burden regarding recovery period and safety. Precise surgery using minimal dissection and micro-incision of the soft tissue is possible, and the soft tissue is also lifted, so cheek sagging and jawline drooping can be improved as well.
Dr. Soyoung Lee explained, "Looking at facial contouring surgery as performed today, minimal incision and fast recovery are easing the burden that facial contouring surgery places on patients," adding, "Of course, since precise surgery is required, you should choose a clinic with specialists who have extensive procedural experience and with university-hospital-level advanced surgical equipment."
