Cheekbone Revision (Bone Gap): Correcting Severe Asymmetry and Bone Gaps

The Shadow of Previous Surgery: Severe Cheekbone Gaps and Asymmetry

A young female patient visited O.N Clinic. She sought to improve severe side effects from a previous cheekbone Surgery, specifically cheekbone asymmetry and "bone gaps," rather than for purely aesthetic reasons. A bone gap refers to a space where bones have not properly fused. In this patient's case, there were large bone gaps on both sides, so large that a finger could easily fit into them when touched. Particularly, a large bone gap of 15.4mm was observed on the right cheekbone and 13mm on the left cheekbone, suggesting that the cheekbones might have been excessively resected by more than 15mm in the previous Surgery. This condition was causing overall facial wideness and severe asymmetry.

The Necessity of Revision Surgery: Functional Recovery Beyond Simple Aesthetics

Dr. Oh Myung-jun meticulously diagnosed the patient's condition, explaining, "The areas I am touching are all bone gaps. We need to eliminate all these bone gaps." It was crucial to restore the overall harmony and function of the face, not just reattach the bones. He emphasized that although it was fortunate that the patient had good skin elasticity despite her young age, over time, the bone gap areas might appear shadowed or the step-off deformity could become more pronounced. Therefore, considering her Recovery and elasticity, Dr. Oh's advice, "It's advantageous to have revision Surgery when you are young," resonated deeply with the patient.

"I wasn't originally planning to come, but the Surgery results were so good that I wanted to see the director and thank him!"

The patient mentioned that she was instructed not to open her mouth wide for three months after the Surgery at her previous clinic. As a result, she did not practice opening her mouth at all, which led to problems with her temporomandibular joint function, to the point where she could barely fit one finger in her mouth. Dr. Oh Myung-jun emphasized the importance of accurate and active rehabilitation, saying, "No! You absolutely must open it! It doesn't matter at all! Eat a hamburger! A hamburger!" Appropriate oral exercises after Surgery are essential for promoting bone fusion and restoring temporomandibular joint function. Consult via chat now

O.N Clinic's Solution: Precise Bone Grafting and Re-fixation

O.N Clinic developed the following revision Surgery Planning to address the patient's severe bone gaps and asymmetry:

• Accurate Diagnosis: A 3D CT Scan was performed to precisely identify the size and location of the bone gaps and the condition of surrounding tissues.
• Bone Grafting: Autologous bone or artificial bone was grafted to the excessively resected cheekbone area to restore bone continuity and improve facial contours.
• Precise Re-fixation: After bone grafting, stable fixation was ensured to allow the bones to fuse securely.
• Asymmetry Correction: The balance of both cheekbones was adjusted to achieve overall facial harmony.

Successful Revision Surgery, A New Beginning

After the Surgery, the patient achieved a noticeably improved facial contour. The severe bone gaps disappeared, and her wide face became naturally slimmer. Most importantly, the severe asymmetry was significantly improved, leaving the patient very satisfied. Her temporomandibular joint function is also expected to recover with consistent exercise. The patient expressed her joy, saying, "I wasn't originally planning to come, but the Surgery results were so good that I wanted to see the director and thank him!" Dr. Oh Myung-jun responded cheerfully to the patient's gratitude, saying, "I heard the same thing five years ago. You must continue to perform Surgery until my daughters grow up! Stay healthy until then!" demonstrating a deep relationship of trust with the patient. O.N Clinic provides solutions optimized for each patient's condition, even in such difficult revision Surgeries, aiming for not only aesthetic satisfaction but also functional Recovery.

O.N Clinic | Last reviewed 2024-07-23