Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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Slimming of Lower Face by Contouring of the Mandibular Body in Orthognathic Surgery Patients

  • Park, Bong-Wook (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Health Sciences, Biomedical Center (BK21), Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, Young-Hoon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Health Sciences, Biomedical Center (BK21), Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Mun-Jeoung (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Health Sciences, Biomedical Center (BK21), Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Si-Yeob (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jaw and Face Surgery Center, On General Hospital) ;
  • Kang, Hea-Gea (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jaw and Face Surgery Center, On General Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Ryoul (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jaw and Face Surgery Center, On General Hospital) ;
  • Byun, June-Ho (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Health Sciences, Biomedical Center (BK21), Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2013.02.25
  • Accepted : 2013.09.21
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

The patient's appearance can be dramatically enhanced as a result of orthognathic surgery. However, esthetic contouring of the mandibular body portion is often overlooked in the surgery. Restoring a more beautiful jaw line is important and directly affects surgical results. From December 2010 to February 2012, we performed mandibular body contouring for the slimming of the third lower part of the face in 37 patients who had undergone either 1-jaw surgery or 2-jaw surgery. The third lower part of the facial contour was improved in all the patients after at least 3 months follow-up. Mandibular body contouring is a simple method that can be additionally used for the slimming of the third lower part of the face in patients who require orthognathic surgeries. It makes the lower face look more attractive from both the anterior and lateral perspectives.

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