Can Facial Contouring and Double Jaw Surgery Both Be Done? If You Have Facial Sagging or Asymmetry, Be Sure to Check.

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Hello,

I am Dr. Park Jeong-geun,

Director of Faceplus Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Many people considering facial contouring surgery or double jaw surgery

are not simply looking to change their face shape,

but are also concerned about how their facial impression will change after the surgery.

Questions about facial sagging or facial asymmetry, in particular,

are always brought up during consultations.

Indeed,

‘Won't my face look more saggy after the surgery?’

‘Won't the left-right difference be more noticeable than it is now?’

are questions I frequently hear.

These concerns are not excessive anxiety,

but rather understandable, considering the nature of surgery that alters facial structure.

Since bone surgery also affects the tissues above it,

a perspective that considers the direction of change holistically is necessary.

Reasons for changes in facial impression after skeletal surgery

Facial contouring or double jaw surgery adjusts the size and position of the facial skeleton.

In this process, if the bone volume decreases or shifts,

the skin and soft tissues covering it adapt to the new structure.

Sometimes, the facial line appears more defined, but conversely, sagging may become more prominent,

or asymmetry that was not particularly noticeable before may become apparent.

The resulting impression can vary depending on skin elasticity, soft tissue thickness, and the overall facial volume.

Therefore, when explaining contouring or double jaw surgery, I discuss not only the changes in the bone

but also how the face might look afterward.

Common changes experienced during the recovery process

Swelling and bruising naturally occur during the post-operative recovery process.

The more extensive the surgery in altering facial structure, the greater the individual variation in this recovery response.

Initially, the left and right sides may appear swollen differently, or the facial line may feel distorted.

Many people look in the mirror during this period and feel that their asymmetry has worsened.

However, these appearances are mostly temporary changes that occur during the recovery process.

Knowing in advance that the impression may change as tissues stabilize over time

can help reduce anxiety.

It is important to understand recovery not merely as ‘a time to endure’

but as a process where changes become refined.

A holistic perspective considering overall facial harmony is necessary.

Ultimately, facial contouring surgery and double jaw surgery are not issues that can be divided into “possible” or “impossible.”

It is necessary to consider how skeletal changes affect the overall facial impression,

and whether naturalness can be maintained as a result.

The face is not completed by bones alone; skin and soft tissues combine to create a single impression.

Therefore, when explaining surgery, rather than making definitive statements about the outcome,

I try to calmly explain the flow of changes that may appear on the face after surgery.

I hope this article has helped those considering facial contouring or double jaw surgery

to better organize their thoughts on facial sagging or asymmetry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can my face sag after facial contouring or double jaw surgery?

Yes, facial sagging may appear more prominent after surgery. This is a change that can occur as the skin and soft tissues covering the bone adapt to the new structure when bone volume decreases or shifts. The outcome can vary particularly depending on skin elasticity and soft tissue thickness.

Can facial asymmetry worsen after surgery?

Yes, asymmetry that was not particularly noticeable before may become apparent after surgery. Additionally, in the early recovery phase, swelling may cause the left and right sides to appear differently swollen, leading to a feeling that asymmetry has worsened, but this is mostly a temporary change.

What changes occur during the recovery process after facial contouring/double jaw surgery?

Swelling and bruising naturally occur during the post-operative recovery process. Initially, the left and right sides may appear swollen differently or the facial line may feel distorted, and the impression may change as tissues stabilize over time.

What is the main reason for changes in facial impression after surgery?

The main reason for changes in facial impression is that as the size and position of the skeleton are adjusted, the skin and soft tissues covering it adapt to the new structure. The resulting impression can vary not only due to bone changes but also skin elasticity, soft tissue thickness, and overall facial volume.

What is the most important consideration for facial contouring and double jaw surgery?

When undergoing surgery, it is most important to consider how skeletal changes will affect the overall facial impression and whether naturalness can be maintained as a result. This is because the face is made up not only of bones but also of skin and soft tissues that combine to create a single impression.