Girin Plastic Surgery

Topic - Safe Quick Zygoma Reduction * Before and After There are 2 procedures for zygoma reduction; 3D Zygoma Reduction and Safe Quick Zygoma Reduction. Safe Quick Zygoma Reduction is proper method for patient who wants reduce lateral zygoma. Different with 3D Zygoma Reduction, the procedure does not need microplate screw fixation. Because zygoma body is  partially cut, so no need screw fixation.  Many patients worry about zygoma bone sagging after procedure, but this method is not 'FULL' cut, which means no risk of sagging. * 3DCT Before and After The procedure is not for every patient, procedure would be changed depending on patients' zygoma shape, preference and etc. Thus, patient needs to ask and discuss about proper procedure with doctor.

Girin Plastic Surgery Clinic Review Surgery -  New V-Line & 3D Zygoma Reduction & Lateral Canthoplasty & Rhinoplasty * Before Operation The patient, name is Ms.Kim want to improve her appearance more feminine and natural. she had wide cheekbone, square mandible, and deviated nose. After discuss about procedures with Dr.Lee, she underwent operation. * Post-Operative 1 day * Post-Operative 3 days Generally, swelling gets worse 3~5 days after operating and deswelling starts from 1 week. Facial bandage and tapes are removed post-operative 5 days. And patient does not need to suture out for facial contouring, because absorbable thread is used. But patient needs to stitch out for lateral canthoplasty both 5 days and 8 days (2 times) * Post-Operative 1 week * Post-Operative 2 weeks * Post-Operative 1 month * Post-Operative 3 months * Post-Operative 6 months Patient would get new facial shape and result after 6 ...

Facial Contouring Revision 3DCT Before and After The new V-Line is the most advanced V-Line surgery. Since it is possible to correct both square jaw and chin at once without T-osteotomy and fixation for creating V-Line without further surgery on the chin tip. 3D Zygoma Reduction – All prominent zygoma – With full L-shape osteotomy on anterior zygoma. It reduces the volume of whole zygoma. Since the lower part of the zygoma supports the zygoma body, it prevents the undesired displacement of the zygoma body (Fixation after full osteotomy) Safe Quick Zygoma Reduction – only lateral prominent zygoma type / With partial L-shape osteotomy on the anterior zygoma. It reduces zygoma. Since the possibility of displacement of the zygoma body is 0%, it could reduce the zygoma in the stabilized fashion (Zygoma with favorable union after surgery) (Partial osteotomy/ Full osteotomy)

Topic - 3D Zygoma Reduction * Before and After There are 2 procedures for zygoma reduction; 3D Zygoma Reduction and Safe Quick Zygoma Reduction. If patient want to whole zygoma reduction, 3D Zygoma Reduction is suitable.  * Zygoma bone which is cut during procedure  The procedure of 3D Zygoma Reduction is that cut the body zygoma is cut in a L shape and remove bone which is cut, and move inward to reduce zygoma. After reduction, microplate screw is fixed on anterior cheekbone. * Before and After 3DCT Not only 3D Zygoma Reduction is an answer to reduce zygoma but also other zygoma reduction are existed,  Patient need to discuss with doctor for proper procedure.  Ref: http://blog.naver.com/PostView.nhn?blogId=nice7227&logNo=220359265934

Today's Topic - Double eyelids surgery for Male * Before * After Double eyelids surgery method for male is different with female. male patients prefer 'Natural' double eyelid shape rather than 'Defined' double eyelid shape. Thus, inner double eyelid would be preferred for male patients. Inner double eyelid make natural defined eyes.  Also it is possible to wide eyes through medial epicanthoplasty and lateral canthoplasty. Patients need to have consultation and discuss with plastic surgeon before having surgery. 

Facial Contouring Revision 3DCT Before and After The new V-Line is the most advanced V-Line surgery. Since it is possible to correct both square jaw and chin at once without T-osteotomy and fixation for creating V-Line without further surgery on the chin tip. The existing square jaw reduction surgery could not make any dramatic result on a front face so a patient has to have a chin surgery (T-shape osteotomy) to get a V-Line. However, Girin Jaw Reduction can create the same effect as a chin surgery and moreover, it does not require of any screws, in turn reducing a tissue damage and improving a recovery period. Thus, there would be no screws shown in X-ray as well. Unless T-shape osteotomy is necessary, long curve osteotomy is the most efficient. 3D Zygoma Reduction – All prominent zygoma – With full L-shape osteotomy on anterior zygoma. It reduces the volume of whole zygoma. Since the lower part of the zygoma supports the zygoma body, it prevents the undesired displacement o...

Topic - New V-Line and 3D Zygoma Reduction The patient got New V-Line and 3D Zygoma Reduction to reduce wide face. She had wide mandible (jaw & chin),  and many fat and soft tissue on jowl.  Dr.Lee reduce mandible through New V-Line and 3D Zygoma Reduction, and fat through AccuLift.  She also had recede chin, so Dr.Lee recommended chin augmentation with silicone implants to make better appearance and balanced facial shape.     After surgery, she really satisfied with the result and her appearance. If you are considering about facial contouring, please ask to Dr.Lee during consultation.  Ref: http://blog.naver.com/PostView.nhn?blogId=nice7227&logNo=220357510334

Question -  I have long face, should I have to undergo 2 jaw for reduction of long face? Answer - Patient who has malocclusion needs to get 2 jaw surgery. The purpose for 2 jaw is to correct functionality issue such as malocclusion rather than makes better appearance. Generally, it is possible to make better appearance through fat graft, silicone implants such as paranasal augmentation, jaw reduction, and chin surgery. As shown above before and after picture, the patient underwent New V-Line and extra sandwich osteotomy to correct long face.

Facial Contouring Revision 3DCT Before and After The new V-Line is the most advanced V-Line surgery. Since it is possible to correct both square jaw and chin at once without T-osteotomy and fixation for creating V-Line without further surgery on the chin tip. The existing square jaw reduction surgery could not make any dramatic result on a front face so a patient has to have a chin surgery (T-shape osteotomy) to get a V-Line. However, Girin Jaw Reduction can create the same effect as a chin surgery and moreover, it does not require of any screws, in turn reducing a tissue damage and improving a recovery period. Thus, there would be no screws shown in X-ray as well. Unless T-shape osteotomy is necessary, long curve osteotomy is the most efficient. 3D Zygoma Reduction – All prominent zygoma – With full L-shape osteotomy on anterior zygoma. It reduces the volume of whole zygoma. Since the lower part of the zygoma supports the zygoma body, it prevents the undesired displacement o...

Topic - Facial Contouring Revision A  patient had been underwent procedure; protruded lip & wide jaw reduction.  However, the patient did not satisfied with the result, because wide mandible still remained.  Dr.Lee did facial contouring revision to correct wide mandible through New V-Line. Unlike other facial contouring procedure, it is possible to reduce whole mandible through New V-Line. Each patient can discuss about detailed procedure with Dr.Lee.  Ref: http://blog.naver.com/nice7227/220357351106

Girin Plastic Surgery Clinic Review Surgery - New V-Line & Chin Augmentation (silicone implants) * Before Operation The patient, Ms. Kim underwent facial contouring with Girin Plastic Surgery clinic. She wanted to reduce wide jaw and chin augmentation as well. Dr.Lee recommended to get new v-line to reduce mandible and chin augmentation through silicone implants. * Post-Operative 1 day * Post-Operative 5 days * Post-Operative 1 month * Post-Operative 3 months Generally, bruising and swelling starts to goes down from 1 week and the appearance of new facial line changes over time, which final result would be taken around 3 - 6 months following surgery. * Before and After

Facial Contouring - New V-Line 3DCT Before and After video The new V-Line is the most advanced V-Line surgery. Since it is possible to correct both square jaw and chin at once without T-osteotomy and fixation for creating V-Line without further surgery on the chin tip. The existing square jaw reduction surgery could not make any dramatic result on a front face so a patient has to have a chin surgery (T-shape osteotomy) to get a V-Line. However, Girin Jaw Reduction can create the same effect as a chin surgery and moreover, it does not require of any screws, in turn reducing a tissue damage and improving a recovery period.  Thus, there would be no screws shown in X-ray as well. Unless T-shape osteotomy is necessary, long curve osteotomy is the most efficient.

Today's topic - What is Paranasal Augmentation and what is aiming for? What is Paranasal Augmentation? Paranasal Augmentation is a cosmetic surgery to inflate the depressed areas above the upper jaw, or maxilla, from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth.  By adding volume to these areas using silicone implants, the nasolabial folds are straightened and a younger appearance is achieved. And there are 2 reason for having Paranasal Augmentation; First, To correct deep nasolabial fold Second, To correct appearance of protruded lip If you feel sick of filler injection to correct those issue, you should better to consider Paranasal Augmentation.

Facial Contouring - New V-Line 3DCT Before and After video The new V-Line is the most advanced V-Line surgery. Since it is possible to correct both square jaw and chin at once without T-osteotomy and fixation for creating V-Line without further surgery on the chin tip. The existing square jaw reduction surgery could not make any dramatic result on a front face so a patient has to have a chin surgery (T-shape osteotomy) to get a V-Line. However, Girin Jaw Reduction can create the same effect as a chin surgery and moreover, it does not require of any screws, in turn reducing a tissue damage and improving a recovery period.  Thus, there would be no screws shown in X-ray as well. Unless T-shape osteotomy is necessary, long curve osteotomy is the most efficient.

Topic - Wide and protruded chin correction through New V-Line Patient who has wide and protruded chin does not need to choose extra chin surgery.  Generally, is it possible to correct those chin types through New V-Line * Before and After (Front) * Before and After (Side) * Before and After (Lateral) As shown above pictures, the shape of chin is changed after New V-Line; More narrow and correct protruded chin tip. 

Girin Plastic Surgery Clinic Review Surgery - New V-Line & 3D Zygoma Reduction As times go by, not only female but also male have get interested in beauty; especially plastic surgery.  The male patient visit Girin Plastic Surgery clinic for facial contouring; * Before Operation He want to reduce wide cheekbone and mandible, and smooth facial shape. Dr.Lee, facial contouring specialist recommend New V-Line and 3D Zygoma Reduction. * Post-Operative 1 day *  Post-Operative 3 days * Post-Operative 1 month *  Post-Operative 3 months During recovery period, some typical symptoms are occurred such as swelling, bruising,  numbness and etc. The appearance of the new facial shape changes over time, which it's final result taking shape roughly 6 months after operation. * Before and After

Facial Contouring - Jaw Reduction and 3D Zygoma Reduction 3DCT Before and After  The new V-Line is the most advanced V-Line surgery. Since it is possible to correct both square jaw and chin at once without T-osteotomy and fixation for creating V-Line without further surgery on the chin tip. 3D Zygoma Reduction – All prominent zygoma – With full L-shape osteotomy on anterior zygoma. It reduces the volume of whole zygoma. Since the lower part of the zygoma supports the zygoma body, it prevents the undesired displacement of the zygoma body (Fixation after full osteotomy)

Topic - Is that true to fix with screw after zygoma reduction? Many patients misunderstand about skin sagging is occurred because of no fixation with screw after zygoma reduction.  The reason of side effect is caused by reduction method. Here is an example; Above picture is shown major side-effect which is 'Sagging cheek bone'.  The patient had underwent zygoma reduction which cut as 'straight line' without plate fixation. as shown above, since there is no support to prevent sagging such as plate or bone, sagging had been occurred, which means patient choose wrong method. So, what is the right method for zygoma reduction? 1. 3D Zygoma Reduction 3D Zygoma Reduction – All prominent zygoma – With full L-shape osteotomy on anterior zygoma. It reduces the volume of whole zygoma. Since the lower part of the zygoma supports the zygoma body, it prevents the undesired displacement of the zygoma body (Fixation after full osteotomy) 2. Safe Quick Zygom...

Today's Topic - Scarring after Incision double eyelids surgery Many patient worry about scarring when they are considering about incision method.  And scarring is not much worse than what patient worry, here is the case;  * Before (Too thick double eyelids) * After (Incisional double eyelids surgery with Ptosis correction) The patient did not satisfied with result after primary double eyelids surgery. And she visit to Girin Plastic Surgery clinic to undergo revision.  Dr.Song, specialist in double eyelids surgery diagnosed her eyelids are too thick and looks unnatural. Through the revision, those issues are corrected by incisional double eyelids surgery with ptosis correction.  Also she worried about scarring as well. Actually, it is impossible to said "There is no scar at all", but not much visible (Watch the below picture). * Scarring after revision However, the procedure is not recommended to people generally which means patie...