2026-06-04
Zygoma Reduction to Prevent Facial Sagging: The Effects of 345 Plastic Surgery's Double Adhesion Zygoma Lifting
Learn about 345 Plastic Surgery's 'Double Adhesion Zygoma Lifting,' designed to prevent cheek and facial sagging that can occur after zygoma reduction. We explain in detail the principles and safety systems behind reducing bone while simultaneously boosting skin elasticity to create a three-dimensional facial contour.
Why Facial Sagging Occurs After Zygoma Reduction
Many people consider zygoma reduction to achieve a small, three-dimensional facial contour. However, due to the nature of surgeries that reduce bone volume, the remaining skin tissue corresponding to the reduced bone may sag downward under the influence of gravity.
In particular, those in their 20s recover quickly due to good skin elasticity, but from the 30s and 40s when aging begins, there is a high possibility of noticeable facial sagging after surgery, such as nasolabial folds or sagging cheeks. To prevent this, it is necessary to consider the changes in the soft tissue along with the simple bone surgery.
What is 'Double Adhesion Zygoma Lifting' That Addresses Both Bone and Soft Tissue?
345 Plastic Surgery's 'Double Adhesion Zygoma Lifting' is a surgical method that simultaneously performs cheekbone reduction and lifting to increase the adhesion between the bone and skin. Rather than simply shaving the bone, it improves areas where sagging is a concern or has already occurred, allowing you to expect a smooth contour line.
Especially in cases where cheek hollowness under the side cheekbones is prominent or the upper part of the nasolabial folds appears saggy, Zygoma Lifting has the advantage of simultaneously improving wrinkles and the shape of the cheekbones.
The 2-Step Core Process of Double Adhesion Zygoma Lifting
STEP 01. Triple Fixation Zygoma Reduction
The first step is the tight fixation zygoma reduction, which simultaneously improves the front, side, and 45-degree cheekbones. By precisely measuring left-right symmetry and size, only the necessary amount is resected, which can also help improve asymmetry. In particular, to prevent non-union (a phenomenon where bones do not fuse), a 'triple fixation method' is used to securely fix the bones.
STEP 02. Personalized Customized Lifting
The second step is a customized lifting based on the degree of the patient's skin sagging. If the sagging is not severe, thread lifting is performed in parallel, and if the loss of elasticity is noticeable, a mini lifting or minimal incision lifting is selected. We propose the most suitable method through a 1:1 diagnosis.
Why Should Zygoma Reduction and Lifting Be Done Simultaneously?
The biggest differentiator of Zygoma Lifting is that the dissection (the process of separating the tissue under the skin) location for both the cheekbone surgery and the lifting is the same. During surgery, tissue that acts as an artificial retaining ligament is created to strengthen the skin's support structure.
Rather than performing a separate lifting later after the soft tissue has sagged, manipulating and fixing the entire soft tissue immediately after bone surgery increases adhesion and allows for much more effective changes in preventing facial sagging.
345 Plastic Surgery's Safe Surgical System
At 345 Plastic Surgery, where patient safety is our top priority, we operate the following safety systems.
- Dantrolene Stocked: We always stock Dantrolene, the only treatment for malignant hyperthermia, which rarely occurs during general anesthesia.
- CCTV Operation: CCTVs are installed in all operating rooms to ensure a transparent surgical process.
- Direct Care by the Surgeon: Within 24 hours after surgery, the operating surgeon personally checks the progress via phone call to relieve the patient's anxiety.
Through Zygoma Lifting, perfected by the collaborative treatment of a bone specialist and a lifting specialist with a combined 46 years of experience, we hope you achieve a smooth facial contour line without worrying about sagging.