Is sagging cheeks inevitable after rhinoplasty? Causes and management tips.

If you know why your cheeks sag after rhinoplasty, you'll feel less anxious.

 

The most common thing I hear when looking into rhinoplasty is
“They say that if you reduce the size of your cheekbones, your cheeks will sag.” That was it.

My face shape definitely gets smaller, but I was worried that if my cheeks look sagging instead, the meaning of the procedure would be diminished.

 

 

But what I found out while looking through various reviews and consultations is that,

The point is that sagging cheeks are not necessarily a result of rhinoplasty.

If these three things - surgical method / soft tissue support / recovery management - are not right, sagging can occur, but on the other hand, if these parts are well taken care of, sagging can be significantly reduced.

 

 

Why do cheeks sag after rhinoplasty?

 

Sagging cheeks are not simply caused by “bone reduction”.
It's a change that occurs as the balance of various organizations shifts.

 

- Soft tissue movement

As the cheekbones shrink, the points where the skin and fat support each other change.
At this time, the tissue may appear to fall down.

 

- Changes in fascia and muscle support

If the fascia or ligaments become weakened during the surgical process,
As the force supporting the ball decreases, sagging of the ball may become noticeable.

 

 

- Skin elasticity

Originally, elasticity was weak, or as we got older,
Even with the same surgery, sagging appears more easily.

 

 

- Differences in fixation methods

It is more important how firmly the bone is fixed than how much it is reduced.
If the fixation is weak, the ball line may become blurred over time.

 

 

So how can we reduce sagging cheeks?

1) A plan that does not remove excessive bone

 

The clown surgery wasn't about 'the more you shave, the prettier it is'.
There are lines and support points that should be left according to your face shape and tissue volume.

 

2) If elasticity is reduced, consider supplementary treatment.

 

If your skin elasticity is already weak
It is sometimes performed in conjunction with thread lifting/fat grafting/lifting lasers.
If you fill in the volume a little, the line will remain much more stable.

 

 

3) Postoperative compression and wearing management

 

Preventing sagging doesn't end in the operating room; it's decided during the recovery process.
Initial pressure, pillow height, sleeping position, and even food intake can all have an effect.

 

 

4) Avoid hard foods/strong massages

 

Excessive chewing or stimulation in the early stages of recovery
It can prevent soft tissue from settling down.

 

 

To sum up

 

• The key to reducing sagging cheeks after rhinoplasty is the surgical method + soft tissue support + recovery management.
• This is not a phenomenon that occurs unconditionally, but can be minimized depending on conditions.
• It is more important to plan reductions while maintaining the support structure than to “cut a lot.”
• If your skin has weak elasticity, consider lifting/volume enhancement together to create a sense of stability.

 

Although sagging cheeks is one of the most worrisome procedures,
If you approach it with an understanding of the principles, the vague anxiety will be reduced.

Because a plan that suits your facial structure and skin condition is most important.
It is better to focus on the balance of the face rather than the amount of surgery.

 

 

 

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