Cheekbone Reduction Surgery in Bangalore | Dr. Rajendra Gujjalanavar
What Is Cheekbone Reduction Surgery?
Who Needs Cheekbone Reduction?
This procedure is ideal for patients with:
- Wide, protruding, or overly prominent cheekbones
- A flat, broad mid-face that widens the overall facial frame
- Facial asymmetry due to uneven zygomatic prominence
- Desire for a more oval or heart-shaped facial outline
- Patients seeking a softer, more harmonious facial width
Types of Cheekbone Reduction Techniques
Dr. Rajendra selects the most appropriate technique based on each patient's specific cheekbone anatomy:
L-shaped Osteotomy (Standard)
The zygomatic arch is cut at two points — near the cheekbone body and near the ear — allowing the cheekbone to be repositioned inward and fixed with titanium plates. Suitable for standard cheekbone prominence.
High-L Osteotomy
A variation of the L-cut placed higher on the cheekbone for maximum width reduction while preserving natural mid-face volume. Ideal for patients with significant lateral cheekbone width.
Outer Cortex Shaving
For minor cheekbone protrusion, the outer cortex of the zygoma is shaved without full osteotomy. Less invasive, with faster recovery.
Combined Approach
Cheekbone reduction combined with mandible reduction and/or chin contouring for complete facial oval or V-line transformation (3-type facial contouring).
Benefits of Cheekbone Reduction Surgery
Significantly slimmer facial width at the mid-face
More oval, balanced facial silhouette
Permanent structural bone change
No visible external scars (intraoral + minimal sideburn incision)
Harmonises cheeks with jaw and forehead proportions
Recovery Timeline for Cheekbone Reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheekbone reduction (zygoma reduction or malarplasty) is a procedure that repositions or shaves the zygomatic bone to reduce facial width at the mid-face, creating a softer, more oval facial outline.
Yes. Bone repositioning and shaving provide permanent results. The cheekbone does not return to its original position once surgically repositioned and fixed.
Minimal. Dr. Rajendra uses small intraoral incisions and a tiny incision concealed within the sideburn area. There are no prominent visible scars on the face.
The procedure takes approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours under general anaesthesia.
Most patients return to work within 3–4 weeks. Full results are visible at 4–6 months as all residual swelling resolves.
Yes. Cheekbone reduction is frequently performed alongside mandible (jaw) reduction and chin contouring as part of triple facial contouring for a complete facial transformation.
Adults with prominent, wide, or asymmetric cheekbones who desire a slimmer, more oval facial outline, and who are in good general health without contraindications to surgery.