Cheek Bone
Cheek Bone Shaving / Cheek Bone Contouring
The Cheek Bones are an important feature located at the center of the face. They are another physical attribute that reveal male and female characteristics. In some cases, men have high, bony cheek bones with little fat found in the cheek area. With the contouring procedure, our surgeon will slightly reduce the height of the cheek bone. In cases with extremely prominent Cheek Bones, the Cheek Bone Shaving method is used. Cheek Bone Contouring and Cheek Bone Shaving procedures require making an incision inside the mouth or underneath the eyes. An absorbable suture is used inside the mouth. Duration of the surgeries is about 3-4 hours under general anesthetic. Patient may rest 1-2 nights at the hospital after the surgery with a one-week recovery period.
Post Operative Care
1. Sleep and rest with head slightly elevated to reduce swelling; an ice pack over the wound will further reduce the swelling.
2. Eat soft food only for the first few days.
3. In the case where the incision was made inside the mouth, regularly use antiseptic mouthwash during the first week to keep the wound clean. Otherwise, clean the wound underneath the eyes twice each day.
4. Follow-up appointment with surgeon one month after the surgery.
Cheek Bone Shaving / Cheek Bone Contouring
The Cheek Bones are an important feature located at the center of the face. They are another physical attribute that reveal male and female characteristics. In some cases, men have high, bony cheek bones with little fat found in the cheek area. With the contouring procedure, our surgeon will slightly reduce the height of the cheek bone. In cases with extremely prominent Cheek Bones, the Cheek Bone Shaving method is used. Cheek Bone Contouring and Cheek Bone Shaving procedures require making an incision inside the mouth or underneath the eyes. An absorbable suture is used inside the mouth. Duration of the surgeries is about 3-4 hours under general anesthetic. Patient may rest 1-2 nights at the hospital after the surgery with a one-week recovery period.
Post Operative Care
1. Sleep and rest with head slightly elevated to reduce swelling; an ice pack over the wound will further reduce the swelling.
2. Eat soft food only for the first few days.
3. In the case where the incision was made inside the mouth, regularly use antiseptic mouthwash during the first week to keep the wound clean. Otherwise, clean the wound underneath the eyes twice each day.
4. Follow-up appointment with surgeon one month after the surgery.
Before Surgery
After Surgery
