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Facial contouring surgery, including reduction malarplasty and mandibular angleplasty, is popular among Asian individuals seeking a more feminine appearance. This review outlines surgical techniques and provides guidelines for selecting the best procedure based on patient needs and anatomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Facial Skeletal Surgery

Background:

  • Asian individuals, particularly women, often desire a more delicate and feminine facial aesthetic.
  • Facial contouring surgery aims to achieve a softer facial shape by altering the facial skeleton.
  • Reduction malarplasty and mandibular angleplasty are prevalent surgical procedures for facial contouring in Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the concepts and various operative procedures for reduction malarplasty and angleplasty.
  • To present a guideline for selecting appropriate surgical procedures for individual patients.
  • To discuss patient needs, anatomical variations, and potential operative sequelae in facial contouring.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on reduction malarplasty and angleplasty techniques.
  • Classification of osteotomy techniques for zygomatic complex mobilization.
  • Subdivision of resection and contouring methods for prominent mandibular angles.

Main Results:

  • Multiple surgical techniques exist for both reduction malarplasty and angleplasty, with varying approaches (intraoral, external).
  • Surgical methods are chosen based on patient morphology and surgeon preference.
  • Osteotomy techniques differ based on the specific portion of the zygomatic complex being repositioned.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach is needed to select the optimal facial contouring procedure.
  • Patient-specific factors, including anatomy and desired outcomes, are crucial for surgical planning.
  • Understanding different techniques and potential complications is essential for successful outcomes in reduction malarplasty and angleplasty.