2026-06-04
Preventing Cheek Sagging After Zygoma Reduction: Firm Facial Lines with Double-Adhesion Zygoma Lifting
We explore 345 Plastic Surgery's 'Double-Adhesion Zygoma Lifting,' which combines zygoma reduction and a facelift to effectively prevent cheek sagging—the biggest concern during facial contouring surgery. We detail the principles of this surgical method, highly recommended for patients in their 30s and older experiencing decreased skin elasticity, along with the importance of our specialist collaborative system.
What Causes Cheek Sagging (Skin Sagging) After Zygoma Reduction?
One of the most common concerns for those considering facial contouring surgery, particularly zygoma (cheekbone) reduction, is cheek sagging. When the volume of the zygoma is reduced, the soft tissues (skin and fat layers) that once covered it remain. If the skin lacks sufficient elasticity, these tissues can sag downwards.
- Differences by Age: Patients in their 20s have excellent recovery capabilities, meaning the skin adheres strongly to the bone. However, from the late 30s onwards, the effects of gravity and aging increase the likelihood that the skin will not adhere properly to the bone.
- Anatomical Factors: The space created by the reduced bone results in excess skin, which then shifts towards the lower face.
Double-Adhesion Zygoma Lifting: A Simultaneous Solution for Zygoma Reduction and Facelift
345 Plastic Surgery's 'Double-Adhesion Zygoma Lifting' is a patented surgical method that combines zygoma reduction with a SMAS facelift to proactively prevent this sagging phenomenon.
This surgery goes beyond simply reducing the bone; it firmly anchors the potentially loose skin and muscle tissues upwards. This enhances the improvement of the side and front cheekbones while alleviating concerns about sagging, allowing you to expect a smooth facial line.
Why Zygoma Lifting is More Effective Than a Standard Facelift
Anatomically, it is much more advantageous to perform the facelift simultaneously with the contouring surgery rather than getting a facelift later after sagging has already occurred.
- Ease of Tissue Manipulation: During facial contouring surgery, the internal tissues are already dissected. Manipulating and lifting the entire soft tissue at this stage is much more effective for adjusting the degree of movement and shaping.
- Maximizing Adhesion: By trimming excess tissue and tightly adhering the skin to the reduced bone without any gaps, a slim facial line can be maintained.
Collaborative System and Safety-First Care
For successful results, close collaboration between a facial contouring specialist and a lifting specialist is essential. Through precise analysis, 345 Plastic Surgery selectively combines a mini facelift or a minimal incision facelift tailored to the individual's degree of sagging.
- Two-Specialist Collaborative System: Specialists from both contouring and lifting fields perform the surgery together, elevating the level of expertise.
- Recovery Center Operations: Through systematic post-operative care, we shorten the recovery period and meticulously monitor your progress.
- Safe Anesthesia System: Three resident anesthesiologists monitor the entire surgical process.
If you desire a firm facial line after facial contouring surgery, 'Zygoma Lifting'—which goes beyond simply shaving the bone to consider the repositioning of the skin—can be an excellent alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does cheek sagging occur after zygoma reduction surgery?
It occurs because the soft tissues that covered the bone remain after the bone volume is reduced. As much as the space created by shaving the cheekbones, excess skin and fat layers are formed, and if skin elasticity is not sufficient, they move to the lower face due to gravity, causing sagging.
What kind of surgery is Double-Tight Zygoma Lifting?
It is a surgery that performs zygoma reduction and SMAS lifting simultaneously. It doesn't just reduce the bone; it strongly fixes the expandable skin and muscle tissues upwards to prevent cheek sagging in advance and create a smooth facial line.
What are the advantages of performing contouring surgery and lifting simultaneously?
It has the advantage that anatomical tissue manipulation is much easier. Since the internal tissues are already dissected during facial contouring surgery, it is easier to pull up the entire skin at this time to adjust the degree of movement and shape, and to tightly adhere the skin to the reduced bone without gaps.
Can people in their 20s experience cheek sagging after zygoma reduction surgery?
Yes, it is possible, but less likely than for those aged 30 or older. Patients in their 20s have good recovery power, so the force of bone and flesh adhering is strong. On the other hand, from the late 30s, the possibility of the skin not adhering properly to the bone increases due to the effects of aging and gravity.
What should be considered when choosing a hospital for safe surgery?
You should check for collaboration with specialists in each field and the presence of a safe anesthesia system. It is advisable to see if a facial contouring specialist and a lifting specialist operate together, if an anesthesiologist is present to monitor the entire process, and if there is a systematic post-operative care center.