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Correcting facial asymmetry through guided plate assisted mandibular angle osteotomy
Wenqing Han1, Zhang Yichi2, Byeong Seop Kim2
1Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Frontiers in Surgery
|August 16, 2024
Summary
Guide plate-assisted surgery precisely corrects mandibular asymmetry in Asian women, significantly improving facial symmetry and patient satisfaction. This safe and effective method enhances the desired mandibular appearance.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Asian women often desire a more refined mandibular contour.
- Mandibular angle hypertrophy (MAH) can cause facial asymmetry.
- Correction of MAH aims to improve facial aesthetics and symmetry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of guide plate-assisted mandibular angle ostectomy (MAO) in improving mandibular symmetry.
- To assess the precision of the surgical technique in Asian female patients with MAH.
- To determine patient satisfaction with the surgical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study of 11 patients with MAH and asymmetry.
- Preoperative planning using CT data and intraoperative guide plate assistance.
- Postoperative CT analysis to measure symmetry and surgical precision (osteotomy distance, angle, volume).
- Patient satisfaction assessed using a Likert Scale at 6-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- Surgical precision was within 2 mm of the preoperative plan.
- Mandibular asymmetry was significantly reduced from 15.09% to 2.74%.
- Patient satisfaction was high, averaging 4.5 out of 5.
Conclusions:
- Guide plate-assisted MAO is an effective and precise surgical technique.
- This method offers a safe option for correcting mandibular asymmetry.
- The procedure leads to high levels of patient satisfaction.
