A zygoma reduction is a cosmetic surgical procedure
that reduces the size of the zygoma or the cheekbones. It is generally involves
fracturing, trimming, and rotating the cheekbone to remove or correct bone protrusions
that create a strong appearance.
Who Should Undergo and Expected Results
Patients who can benefit from a zygoma reduction are
those who:
- Have excessively prominent front cheekbones
- Have wide cheekbones that make face look wide
- Have asymmetrical the position of the
- Have a sunken area under the cheekbones, causing a hollow appearance
As for the expected results, the procedure can remove or correct bone
protrusions making the facial line look slimmer, symmetrical and softer.
By reducing the size of the face in general, the
procedure can also make a person’s facial features look more well-defined. For
most patients, the results of the procedure make them look more attractive.
How is the Procedure Performed?
A zygoma reduction is performed under G.A. It
requires patients to fast for at least 8 hours prior to the procedure. As part
of the pre-surgery preparation, an x-ray examination is carried out to accurately determine the shape of the
maxilla and mandibular bones as well as the locations of the nerves in the
area.
Two incisions, one inside the mouth and the other
inside the sideboards area, are then made to access the cheekbone. The frontal
and rear parts of the bone are then fractured to weakened the bone so it can be
easily pushed inwards from the front and the side, and reduce its outward
protrusion. The remaining zygoma bone is then rotated in a 3-dimensional
manner.
The zygoma bone is then fixated with titanium once
placed in the desired position to prevent bone movements.
After the procedure, patients are required to stay
in the hospital 1 night for monitoring purposes. Any stitches made during the
procedure will be removed after approximately 1 week for sideboards area, 2
weeks inside of your mouth when the surgical site has adequately healed.
During the first week following the procedure,
patients are required to wear a compression bandage over the surgical area at
all times. Also, EU provides deswelling laser treatment.
Comments
Post a Comment