Zygomatic reduction of cheekbones in Turkey | Reviews & Prices 2024

What is cheekbone reduction? 

Cheekbones play an important role in harmonizing the overall beauty of the face. A cheekbone of the right size and shape gives the face a fresh, youthful appearance. Unfortunately, the cheekbones of both men and women don't always have the right proportions.

Cheekbone reduction is a maxillofacial surgical procedure that is part of the aesthetic facial osteotomies. This procedure can achieve significant changes in facial appearance, while guaranteeing natural results and enhancing features.

People with very prominent cheekbones often choose cheekbone reduction. This facial surgical technique improves contours by performing an osteotomy through an intra-oral incision, making it minimally invasive and without visible external scarring.

Why reduce the cheekbones?

Cheekbone reduction is often motivated by aesthetic concerns. People generally want to soften features that are considered too prominent or angular.

A face that is too broad in the cheekbone area can appear hard and emphasize certain features. The goal is often to refine the face and give it a more harmonious appearance.

On the other hand, too much cheek volume can create a facial imbalance, making features less defined. This can make the face appear rounder and less chiseled, sometimes associated with an impression of excessive youth or, conversely, premature maturity. These concerns can have a significant impact on a patient's self-esteem and confidence.

Preoperative evaluation

A preoperative visit to a plastic surgeon is essential to determine if the problem is due to over-development of the malar bone, in which case an osteotomy may be required.

If the excess volume in the cheekbones is caused by excess localized fat, the plastic surgeon may choose to perform microcannulated liposuction to reduce and reshape the cheekbones.

In some cases where there is muscular and cutaneous ptosis or excess skin, it may be necessary to combine this with a facelift to achieve optimal results.

How does cheekbone reduction affect bone structure?

A cheekbone reduction alters the bone structure of the cheekbones, which can cause the soft tissues supporting the cheekbones to sag. This requires additional techniques to lift and stabilize these tissues to prevent sagging.

• Cheek lift: To counteract the drooping of the central cheeks after cheekbone reduction, a cheek lift is required to reposition these tissues. The deep facial muscles are tightened to restore the natural curvature of the face.
• Correction of skeletal areas: If you have high or prominent cheekbones, there will be skeletonization of certain areas, such as the forehead. This condition can be corrected with a lipostructural injection.

Recovery from cheekbone reduction surgery

The recovery process after cheekbone reduction surgery includes a number of guidelines that are described below:

• In general, ice is applied to the treated area for the first 48 to 72 hours to prevent inflammation, followed by warm compresses.
• It will be necessary to maintain oral hygiene measures to prevent infection.
• It's normal to feel some tenderness and tingling in the treated area, which will subside over time. You may also notice a slightly reduced mouth opening or even asymmetry in the cheeks, but these are all normal effects.
• Sunbathing and physical exercise should be avoided.