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From a Flat, Wide Cheekbone to a Natural Three-Dimensional Look
Hello, I am Dr. Oh Myung-jun of O.N Clinic. This case is about a patient who had undergone cheekbone Surgery twice before, but was still concerned about her face appearing flat and wide. She felt particularly burdened by having her picture taken because her face looked two-dimensional from the side.
Patient's Concerns and Diagnosis
The patient's biggest complaint was that while her face looked relatively good from the front, her cheekbone area appeared wide and flat from the side. Due to two previous cheekbone Surgeries, too much bone had been removed, which ironically made her face look flatter and lose its Natural Three-Dimensional Look. I carefully examined the patient's face and aimed not just to reduce the cheekbones further, but to create a natural and harmonious facial shape by enhancing the overall Natural Three-Dimensional Look of her face.
"If the face looks flat from the side angle... it's because this area is wide. It's because it was shaved down repeatedly. It was reduced twice. When you shave and file it down, the face gradually becomes wider." "The goal is not to reduce, but to make the face three-dimensional!"
O.N Clinic's Midface Cheekbone Surgery Planning
We thoroughly analyzed the structure of the cheekbones using the patient's CT scans. Since the bone had been excessively resected in previous Surgeries, we determined that simply reducing the bone further would make it difficult to achieve satisfactory results. Therefore, I planned a 'Midface Cheekbone Surgery' to bring the midface cheekbones inward while simultaneously enhancing the volume of the anterior cheekbones, thereby giving the entire face a Natural Three-Dimensional Look.
- The previously wide-set cheekbones are moved inward to reduce the width of the face.
- The volume of the anterior cheekbone area is naturally enhanced to improve the previously flat impression.
- The bones are repositioned to create a smooth facial line and a three-dimensional contour.
I explained that after the Surgery, her face would not only appear smaller, but her eyes would also look bigger, and she could achieve an overall doll-like image. The patient also expressed her desire to take pictures confidently in front of the camera.
Post-Surgery Progress: Remarkable Changes at 1 Week and 3 Months
1 week post-Surgery: Although there was still some swelling, her face looked much smaller and younger. In particular, the previous wide appearance disappeared, and a natural volume began to form on her face.
"You've become so pretty~ Can you tell you look younger? It's become so small~ You look cute and younger. Before, it was very wide, wasn't it? Can you tell it's a bit plumper now? That's because I pulled it out. I pulled out this bone like this. I attached these wide-set cheekbones like this. I attached them perfectly. Your eyes have become so big. You've become a doll's face."
3 months post-Surgery: The swelling had completely subsided, and her facial contours were clearly defined. The patient looked in the mirror and expressed great satisfaction, saying, "My face has really gotten smaller." She also mentioned that many people around her told her that her face had become smaller and prettier. The previously flat side profile disappeared, and her entire face became three-dimensional, completing a more vibrant and youthful look.
In addition, post-Surgery care included Ultherapy and Titanium treatments to further tighten the skin for improved skin elasticity. This helps maximize the surgical effect and create a smoother facial line.
O.N Clinic's Facial Contouring Philosophy
At O.N Clinic, rather than focusing on quantitative reduction by simply shaving off bone, we prioritize creating the most ideal and Natural Three-Dimensional Look by considering each patient's unique facial structure and proportions. My goal is to accurately diagnose and improve problems that have arisen from past Surgeries, as in this case, and to help patients find the beautiful face they truly desire.
O.N Clinic | Last updated 2026-05-23