안면윤곽술 Facial Bone Contouring

Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare disorder characterized by progressive hemifacial atrophy affecting soft tissue and, in severe cases, bone. Reconstructive surgery is commonly used to manage PRS-related facial deformities. This systema…

[BACKGROUND] Masseter hypertrophy impacts facial aesthetics. Botulinum neurotoxin type A(BoNT-A) injection is common, but the best site is unclear. This study seeks the optimal injection site for better facial contouring. [MATERIAL] Sixty …

Deformational plagiocephaly (DP), a distortion of a baby's head shape due to sleeping position, can cause ear malposition, facial asymmetry, and malocclusion. Helmet therapy only surfaced as a recommended treatment in severe cases. However,…

[OBJECTIVES] The present study was aimed to assess three-dimensional (3D) quantitative changes of condyle in patients with Class III facial asymmetry after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. [MATERIALS AND METHODS] Fifty-five eligible patie…

[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid (HA) injection as a facial filler is widely used for facial contouring and is generally believed to be safe and effective. Although extremely rare, serious complications, such as infection, skin necrosis due to …

[INTRODUCTION] The aim of this study was to conduct a three-dimensional analysis of the effects on mentolabial soft tissues of three different orthognathic surgery protocols: bimaxillary surgery without genioplasty, bimaxillary surgery with…

This study investigates the motivations and expectations of orthognathic surgery patients and their post-surgery satisfaction. The secondary objective was to explore the factors that affect expectations and satisfaction in patients undergoi…

[PURPOSE] Reduction malarplasty (RM) is a common facial contouring aesthetic procedure in East Asia. However, there is a lack of data on the postoperative changes in soft tissue and patient-reported outcomes. This retrospective study aimed …

[BACKGROUND] Orthognathic surgery is a corrective procedure to address skeletal and dental deformities. Despite its effectiveness, there is a risk of complications, including facial nerve injury. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence, …

This reported case represents the first well-documented mandibular surgical ciliated cyst, following orthognathic surgery consisting of a combination of Le Fort I bimaxillary and sagittal osteotomy concomitantly with genioplasty, reported i…

[BACKGROUND] Genioplasty is performed as part of orthognathic surgery to correct jaw deformities. This procedure presents challenges in terms of osteosynthesis accuracy. This study aimed to evaluate the precision of preoperative planning in…

Goldenhar syndrome (GS), also known as oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum (OAVS), is a congenital condition affecting the craniofacial region and vertebrae. This report details a 21-year-old Korean female with GS, characterized by the absenc…

[BACKGROUND] The aging process reflects decreased tissue elasticity and a rearrangement of subcutaneous volume, resulting in superficial wrinkles and three-dimensional changes in skin topography. Radiofrequency (RF)-based approaches have be…

The chin is a major functional and aesthetic anatomical unit of the face. The correction of bony abnormalities is common in orthognathic surgery, but the management of the soft tissues is complex. This article describes a genioplasty techni…

[BACKGROUND] Patients with cleft have functional and aesthetic impairment, and typically require several interventions as they grow. Long-term evaluation following a treatment protocol is essential, but such reports on patients with complet…

[OBJECTIVE] This retrospective study evaluates the efficacy and safety of premixed calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) and hyaluronic acid (HA) hybrid fillers for facial reshaping and rejuvenation, focusing on natural outcomes with long-term fol…

Wide alveolar clefts impair secondary alveolar bone grafting due to deficient mucoperiosteal tissue for grafted bone coverage. Consequently, preparatory or alternative techniques are often required for closure of such defects. We conducted …

Injectable dermal fillers have seen a remarkable rise in popularity in recent years for aesthetic enhancements, such as facial contouring and rejuvenation. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based fillers are especially favored due to their tolerability,…

[INTRODUCTION] Orthognathic surgery combined with orthodontic treatment is commonly undertaken to address facial and dental disharmony. Content uploaded onto social media platforms can be an important source of healthcare information. This …

[BACKGROUND] The study aimed to investigate the effect of customized lateral nasal wall osteotomy (LNO) on the lateral nasal wall (LNW) and pterygomaxillary junction (PMJ) separation during Le Fort I. We hypothesized that customized LNO on …