Infracture technique for the zygomatic body and arch reduction

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery
• Facial Contour Surgery

Background:

• Prominent malar regions (cheekbones) are often considered unaesthetic in Oriental populations.
• Surgical reduction of prominent cheekbones is frequently desired by patients.
• Existing methods like zygomatic body shaving or chiseling have limitations in reducing the zygomatic arch sufficiently.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate a novel surgical technique for reducing prominent malar eminence.
• To assess the efficacy and safety of combining intraoral zygomatic body shaving with a new arch infraction technique.

Main Methods:

• A combined surgical approach was utilized, including intraoral shaving of the zygomatic body.
• A novel arch infraction technique was performed through a temporopreauricular incision.
• The procedure was performed on 19 patients over a three-year period.

Main Results:

• The combined technique yielded very satisfactory aesthetic results in all 19 cases.
• Minimal complications were observed throughout the study period.
• The new arch infraction method effectively addressed limitations of previous techniques.

Conclusions:

• The combined intraoral zygomatic body shaving and temporopreauricular arch infraction technique is effective for reducing prominent malar regions.
• This approach offers a safe and satisfactory solution for patients seeking cheekbone reduction.
• The novel arch infraction technique provides a significant advancement in zygomatic reduction surgery.