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[Compositive treatment of square face]
De-lin Xia1, Lai Gui, Zhi-yong Zhang
1Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100041, China.
Summary
Compositive surgical methods, including mandible angle curved-osteotomy and mentoplasty, effectively recontour square faces. These aesthetic procedures achieved satisfactory facial skeletal improvements in patients.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Aesthetics
- Surgical Techniques
Context:
- Square facial shape is a common aesthetic concern.
- Compositive surgical approaches are increasingly utilized for facial contouring.
- Patient-specific needs and skeletal structures guide treatment selection.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of combined surgical techniques for square face treatment.
- To assess patient satisfaction and outcomes following facial recontouring procedures.
- To document potential complications associated with these surgical methods.
Summary:
- Seventy-one patients with square faces underwent surgical treatment using mandible angle curved-osteotomy and mentoplasty as primary methods, supplemented by zygomatoplasty and buccal fat pad resection.
- All patients demonstrated improved facial skeletal structure with satisfactory aesthetic outcomes.
- Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 2 years, with reported complications including hemorrhage (1), mental nerve injury (2), and lip mucosa injury (5).
Impact:
- Combined surgical interventions offer a viable and satisfactory solution for square face correction.
- Understanding potential risks like nerve injury and hemorrhage is crucial for patient counseling and surgical planning.
- These techniques contribute to the advancement of facial aesthetic surgery by providing effective recontouring options.