ON Facial Contouring: Midface Zygoma Reduction Plus V-line
O.N Facial Contouring: A Well-Proportioned Face Achieved with Midface Zygoma Reduction and V-line Surgery
Hello, I am Dr. Oh Myung-jun from O.N Clinic. Today, I would like to introduce a case of midface zygoma reduction and V-line Surgery for a patient who was concerned about their wide, square-shaped face. The patient had a wide zygoma area next to the eyes and a long jaw angle, which made their face appear large and square overall.
Root Analysis of a Square Face Shape: The Harmony of Zygoma and Jawbone
When I first saw the patient's face, the zygoma area next to the eyes felt particularly wide and large. As a result of Analysis with a 3D CT Scan, it was not just the zygoma that was developed, but the eye bone also widened downwards, and the jaw angle itself was long. These complex factors were the main reasons why the patient's face appeared square and wide.
"Oh dear... this area is very large... the area next to the eyes is too large. That's because the eye bone widens downwards. This is why this person's face looks square. Since the face has this square shape, we will proceed by moving the zygoma as far inward as possible and setting the angle high to reduce the lower area."
I decided to perform midface zygoma reduction and V-line Surgery simultaneously, considering the overall proportions of the patient's face. This is because simply reducing the zygoma area might make the face look awkward due to an imbalance in the upper and lower proportions. I determined that it was important to create harmony and balance for the entire face by reducing the length of the jaw angle to create a V-line.
Planning and Procedure: Midface Zygoma Reduction and V-line Surgery
The Surgery focused on moving the zygoma as far inward as possible to reduce the horizontal width of the face. Simultaneously, V-line Surgery was performed to reduce the area of the lower jaw and set the angle high, making the overall facial line more slender. This approach helps improve the proportions of the midface and lower face, contributing to a more natural and beautiful oval-shaped face.
After the Surgery, I recommended Ultherapy to help with skin contraction and improve elasticity. This procedure helps the skin in the widened side cheek area to contract effectively. In addition, Botox was also performed to contract the muscles in the temples, zygoma, and masseter areas, creating an even smoother facial line.
- Midface zygoma moved as far inward as possible to reduce horizontal width
- Lower jaw area reduced and angle raised to form a V-line
- Ultherapy for improved skin elasticity
- Botox for muscle contraction (temples, zygoma, masseter)
Amazing Changes and Patient Satisfaction
After the Surgery, the patient was very satisfied with their noticeably changed appearance. The wide, square face was gone, transformed into a small, slender, oval-shaped face.
"You're really pretty now! I can tell when I look at it like this, haha. It's completely different, isn't it? Can you see how my ears got bigger? I didn't do anything to my ears, but they look like elf ears."
The patient could not hide their surprise at their transformation while looking at the before-and-after photos. In particular, they laughed when I said that as their face became smaller, their ears looked relatively larger and prettier, like 'elf ears'. This case shows that facial contouring Surgery can not only reduce the size of the bones but also positively change the overall proportions and impression of the face. This case proves that midface zygoma reduction and V-line Surgery can not only improve a square face shape but also create overall facial proportions and harmony, resulting in a more beautiful and youthful impression. The patient's satisfied smile brings me great reward.
O.N Clinic | Last reviewed 2026-05-23