What is Facial Contouring?
Definition & Overview
Facial contouring improves the general appearance of the
face. It is an emerging trend in some countries and its goals are to improve
the proportion of the face and all facial features, as well as make the face
generally smaller. It can make a person’s facial features look more balanced as
well as improve facial outline.
How is the Procedure Performed?
Facial contouring surgery is performed while the patient is
under general anesthesia. Most incisions are made inside the mouth or between
the gum and cheek mucosa. This gives the surgeon access to most parts of the
face, such as the jawbone, while hiding the resulting scar.
Hospitalization, which can take from 1night
2days is typically required to closely monitor the patient. Patients have to
return after two weeks for their removal.
Most patients fully recover from the procedure within 3 months and with most of the swelling gone after a month.
However, it may take up to 12 months before the full effect can be seen.
Who Should Undergo and
Expected Results
Facial contouring can be taken advantage of healthy adults who
desire to improve the outline or contour of certain areas of their face. Among
female patients, the common goal of the procedure is to make the contours of
the face softer and more feminine. Meanwhile, male patients typically want to
achieve a more masculine appearance. For this reason, the procedure is commonly
a part of gender reassignment procedures. It is also beneficial for those who
suffer from sagging facial skin, mostly due to aging, that causes a person’s
face to lose its original contour.
Specifically, individuals with the following features can take
advantage of the procedure:
- Square jaw
- Receding chin
- Protruding cheeks
- Protruding chin
- Asymmetrical face
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