Cheek Reduction Surgery at Light Plastic Surgery Clinic

Are you concerned about prominent or wide cheekbones that make your face appear too angular or broad? Cheek reduction surgery, also known as zygoma reduction, is a popular facial contouring procedure in Korea designed to slim the midface and achieve a more balanced, feminine, or softer appearance.

At Light Plastic Surgery Clinic in Seoul, we specialize in advanced cheekbone reduction techniques tailored to your facial structure and aesthetic goals. Whether you're looking to achieve a slimmer facial outline or enhance harmony between your facial features, our experienced surgeons offer safe, precise, and natural-looking results.

Why Choose Cheek Reduction Surgery?

While defined cheekbones are often considered attractive, overly prominent zygomatic bones can create a harsh or overly wide facial appearance—especially from the front and side angles. Cheek reduction surgery can help:

• Slim a wide midface
• Reduce facial projection from side views
• Create a more feminine or delicate facial contour
• Soften the face for a youthful and balanced look
• Harmonize proportions between the forehead, cheeks, and jawline

It’s an ideal procedure for those seeking a subtle yet effective way to reshape the face without compromising their natural beauty.

What Is Zygoma Reduction?

Zygoma reduction surgery involves reshaping or repositioning the zygomatic (cheek) bones to reduce facial width and prominence.

Key techniques include:

  1. Lateral Zygoma Reduction

• Targets the outward (side) projection of the cheekbone.
• Involves shaving or cutting part of the lateral zygoma and repositioning it inward.

  2. Zygomatic Arch Osteotomy

• Focuses on the arch that creates a protruding cheekbone from side views.
• A controlled cut is made to reposition the arch closer to the skull, slimming the midface.

Both techniques are performed internally (through incisions inside the mouth and temple hairline), ensuring minimal to no visible scarring.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a good candidate for cheekbone reduction if you:

• Have prominent or outward-projecting cheekbones
• Feel your face looks too wide or angular
• Desire a more feminine or oval-shaped face
• Are in good health and have realistic expectations
• Want to enhance facial harmony while preserving ethnic features

Our team will assess your facial structure and recommend the most suitable surgical plan based on your goals and anatomy.

Consultation and Planning

At Light Plastic Surgery Clinic, we begin with a detailed facial analysis using 3D imaging and X-rays to evaluate your bone structure and proportions.

Your consultation will include:

• Examination of facial width, symmetry, and projection
• Discussion of desired facial contour and aesthetic goals
• Explanation of surgical techniques and incision sites
• Review of before-and-after cases with similar facial types
• Transparent discussion of risks, downtime, and expected outcomes

We believe that great results come from thorough planning and personalized care.

The Procedure: What to Expect

Cheekbone reduction surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Surgical steps include:

• Creating internal incisions (inside the mouth and/or scalp)
• Performing osteotomies (precise cuts) on the zygoma and arch
• Repositioning the bones inward for a slimmer shape
• Fixing the repositioned bones with medical-grade plates and screws
• Closing the incisions with dissolvable sutures

There is no external scarring, and patients are usually discharged the same day or after one overnight observation.

Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery from cheek reduction surgery is relatively straightforward with proper aftercare.

What to expect:

• Swelling and mild discomfort for 1–2 weeks
• Return to light activities within 7–10 days
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 3–4 weeks
• Eat a soft diet for the first week to protect the internal incisions
• Full results visible in 2–3 months as swelling subsides

We provide personalized recovery instructions and ongoing support to ensure optimal healing.

Subtle Yet Powerful Facial Transformation

Cheekbone reduction offers a refined, natural change that enhances overall facial harmony. By reducing width and projection in the midface, it helps the face appear softer, more symmetrical, and balanced—without drastically altering your core features.

At Light Plastic Surgery Clinic, we prioritize proportion, safety, and long-term satisfaction with every procedure we perform.



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