Maxillofacial plastic surgery

As we all know, maxillofacial plastic surgery is a surgery that can be used to change the facial shape of those who love beauty, such as: high zygomatic bone reduction surgery, mandibular angle hypertrophy surgery (square face to oval face), horizontal chin osteotomy and advancement surgery (correction of small chin), etc. These operations are delicate and require sophisticated surgical instruments. The surgeon must possess both a sculptor's artistic aesthetic and first-class surgical skills.

Preoperative considerations

1. No organic lesions of important organs, such as heart disease, hepatitis, nephritis, pneumonia, etc.

2. No sources of oral infection, such as periodontitis, oral ulcers, etc.

3. Before the operation, routine blood and urine tests, chest X-rays, electrocardiograms and other routine health checks will be performed.

4. Perform “mandibular surface section” and mandibular lateral X-ray examination.

Postoperative precautions

Ji Guangyu, an authoritative expert in the field of skin laser, pointed out that it is important to keep the mouth clean to prevent postoperative infection, and liquid food such as milk, juice, broth, etc. can be consumed 6 hours after the operation. After 12 hours, you can eat semi-liquid food, such as yogurt, egg custard, noodle soup, porridge, etc. Later, gradually transition to a normal diet, but avoid eating hard, spicy or irritating foods within one month. Remember to communicate with your attending physician at any time.

Classification

1. It targets the facial bones and changes the protrusion of the bones by grinding or cutting. This is the most important means to change the facial contour. For example, women with wide mandibular angles tend to give people a masculine and rough feeling, so part of the mandibular angle can be removed. A diamond-shaped face with high cheekbones can easily give people a sense of harshness and haggardness. The cheekbones can be ground down or the zygomatic arches can be moved inward. Since facial plastic surgery requires no traces, we use the intraoral mucosal incision method and a special maxillofacial surgery micro-oscillating saw, which can be completed in 40 minutes after local anesthesia. 2. Facial plastic surgery mainly targets the hypertrophy and proliferation of facial soft tissues. The most common ones are the "apple face" with swollen cheeks and the "double chin" caused by the accumulation of fat under the chin. Usually we use liposuction behind the ear or under the chin, making a tiny incision of 2-3 mm to restore the slim and three-dimensional contour. The operation time is about 1 hour. Some people have hypertrophy of the masticatory muscles and can undergo partial muscle resection. This facial plastic surgery is often performed at the same time as mandibular angle resection surgery to create a soft and delicate face shape.

Advantages

Due to defects in technology and equipment, improper operation can easily damage the rich facial nerves and blood vessels, causing irreparable regrets. Therefore, regular institutions should have three methods: bone cutting, bone grinding, and resection + bone grinding. In addition, because most blood vessels and nerves are located where muscles connect to the skin, the method of extraoral incision should be avoided. Instead, an incision from within the mouth should be used. During surgery, a layer of muscle is between the instrument and the nerve, and special protective equipment is used. This not only greatly improves the safety of the operation, but also avoids leaving scars on the face. Advantages of maxillofacial plastic surgery: All surgeries are digitally designed according to facial aesthetic standards before surgery, ensuring precise postoperative results. Traditional surgical methods have been improved in many aspects, making these cosmetic techniques truly cosmetic surgeries. However, the editor of Classic Plastic Surgery Network reminds you that plastic surgery is a surgery after all, and you must be cautious when undergoing the surgery. If you choose to undergo surgery, you must choose a regular plastic surgery hospital to ensure the effectiveness and safety of your surgery.