ON Malar Midface Reduction: First Zygoma Surgery to Make Eyes Look Bigger

Hello, I am Dr. Oh Myung-jun, director of O.N Clinic. Today, I would like to introduce a patient case where facial asymmetry was improved and a more youthful appearance was achieved through Surgery for the cheekbones and midface. This patient had been concerned about facial asymmetry and prominent cheekbones. In particular, the asymmetry around the eyes was noticeable and affected the size of the eyes.

Problems with Asymmetrical Cheekbones and Midface

While examining the patient's face in the Consultation room, I deeply empathized with their concerns. The patient's left and right cheekbones were noticeably different in prominence, which made the overall balance of the face appear disrupted. In particular, the cheekbones protruded wider than the orbital bones around the eyes, creating a visual effect where the eyes appeared relatively smaller. I explained to the patient, "If we reduce the midface and move the cheekbones inward, the asymmetry will align with the eyes. This will also give the effect of larger eyes." I emphasized that it is important to approach the Surgery not just by reducing the cheekbones, but by considering the overall harmony of the face. By reducing the cheekbones to match the eye bones, we can expect to improve asymmetry and even achieve the effect of larger eyes.

Precise Surgery Planning Through CT Analysis

Changes can be clearly confirmed through pre- and post-Surgery CT images. In the pre-Surgery CT, the patient's cheekbones protruded quite widely relative to the eyes, and left-right asymmetry was also clear. In the post-Surgery CT images, it can be seen that the cheekbones were effectively reduced and moved inward to align with the eye line. These changes reduce the width of the face and make the overall contour soft and balanced.

Effects that can be achieved through Surgery:

• Improvement of facial left-right asymmetry
• Reduction of cheekbone protrusion and narrowing of facial width
• Visual effect of larger eyes
• Harmonious changes in overall facial contour
• Creation of a more youthful image

Misinformation and the Correct Surgical Method

Many people consider contouring Surgery that involves cutting the orbital bone to make their eyes appear larger. However, such methods can actually make the eyes appear smaller or cause functional problems. I clearly explained these points to this patient as well.

"There are many cases where people cut the orbital bone to make their eyes larger with contouring Surgery. But that method actually makes the eyes smaller. You shouldn't do that! The method I used for this Surgery is how you make your eyes larger."

The correct cheekbone reduction Surgery involves adjusting the position and size of the cheekbones to reduce the space around the eyes, ultimately making the eyes appear larger and more open. After the Surgery, the patient looked in the mirror and expressed great satisfaction, saying, "I look completely younger! My asymmetry has also improved." The patient also mentioned that their face seemed shorter, which is the visual effect of the face appearing shorter due to the reduction in facial width. In this way, O.N Clinic strives to achieve the most ideal results by precisely analyzing each patient's facial structure. Facial contouring Surgery is not a simple cosmetic procedure, but a highly complex Surgery that deals with facial bone structure, so it must be carefully decided after sufficient Consultation with a skilled specialist. Consult via chat now

O.N Clinic | Last reviewed 2026-05-23