Square Jaw Reduction
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This is a square jaw reduction procedure that removes bone in a single long curved line from the angular area beneath the ear to the anterior chin line while avoiding the nerve pathway. The bone is cut obliquely at a 45-degree angle to reduce its thickness as well, aiming for a slimmer jawline from both the front and side views. It is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Surgery Overview
Long Curve Resection is a Square Jaw Reduction procedure in which the nerve pathway is identified with a preoperative CT scan, then the bone is removed in a single piece from the Jaw Angle below the ear to the front chin line while avoiding the nerve. A 45-degree oblique osteotomy reduces bone thickness to achieve a slimmer appearance from both the front and side, and is planned to avoid the need for a separate chin procedure.
Slim improvement of a wide Jaw Angle and chin at once In conventional Long Curve Resection, the front chin cannot be resected because the nerve pathway must be avoided. Therefore, if the front chin is wide, Jaw Angle surgery and chin surgery must be performed together. However, Opera's Long Curve Resection removes bone in one procedure up to the front chin line while avoiding the nerve pathway, so a separate chin procedure is not necessary.
Conventional Long Curve Resection vs. Opera 45-Degree Long Curve Resection
Conventional Long Curve Resection
In general, Long Curve Resection does not extend to the front chin because of the nerve pathway located along the front mandibular line. Therefore, when only the Jaw Angle below the ear is resected, the side profile may improve, but the front-view effect is often limited.
Opera 45-Degree Long Curve Resection
Opera's Long Curve Resection identifies the patient's nerve pathway in advance through CT imaging, then removes the bone in a single piece from the Jaw Angle below the ear to the chin-tip line while avoiding the nerve pathway, creating a slimmer jawline from the front as well.
Features of Opera Long Curve Resection
· A smooth line from the jaw below the ear to the front chin while avoiding the nerve pathway · A slimmer effect by reducing bone thickness with a 45-degree oblique osteotomy · Natural-looking results by removing only what is necessary · Adjustment of excessive muscle and subcutaneous fat · Reduced risk of secondary angles, step deformities after Jaw Angle surgery, and palpable irregularities after chin surgery through a single resection
A smooth, natural V-line with a single resection!
Long Curve Resection Procedure
STEP 1. Resection Line Planning
The resection line is planned from the angular Jaw Angle below the ear to the front chin line while avoiding the nerve pathway.
STEP 2. Single-Pass Curved Resection
The bone is resected in one pass along a smooth curve to the front chin line, creating a slimmer contour from the side, 45-degree angle, and front.
Surgery Information
| Surgery time: Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes | Anesthesia: General anesthesia | Suture removal: None | Hospitalization: Same-day discharge or 1-night hospitalization depending on the patient's condition | Recovery period: Return to daily activities after 7 days
System for Safe Surgery
· A board-certified anesthesiologist provides individualized anesthesia care, from preoperative testing through recovery. · Through preoperative consultation, a one-on-one customized anesthesia method is selected based on your constitution and characteristics. · Dantrolene, a treatment for malignant hyperthermia, is available to prepare for unexpected situations. · University hospital-level surgical equipment, including a cardiac defibrillator and blood pressure monitoring devices, as well as an emergency backup power system, are in place. · Medical staff conduct regular rounds to monitor your progress from awakening from anesthesia until returning to daily life.
Pre- and Postoperative Precautions
After Surgery
· To prevent infection, gargle after eating and every 3 hours. Do not rinse with water after gargling. · Take prescribed medication 30 minutes after meals, 3 times a day. · Do not check the surgical area with your tongue. · Avoid spicy, salty, hot, and irritating foods for about 1 month, and tough or hard foods for about 3 months. · Straws may be used after 1 month. · For 5 days after surgery, rest with your upper body elevated at least 45 degrees, facing upward with your head supported on a high pillow. · Use ice packs to reduce swelling for the first 5 days after surgery, then use warm compresses starting on day 6. · Keep the facial compression bandage in place for approximately 5 days. · Avoid alcohol, smoking, and saunas for 1 month after surgery (refrain from alcohol for 3 months if possible).
Please Note
Surgical methods and results may vary depending on the individual's condition and are determined through consultation with a specialist.
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