The Aesthetic Lower Face Analysis Diagnosis Selection of Surgical Procedures

摘要: 1. A prominent mandibular angle that gives a squared face in Asians is considered unattractive as it imparts coarse and masculine image. Mandibular contouring surgery allows slender oval faces. 2. “Angle reduction” the old name of this procedure major misconception regarding what for. The purpose mandible reduction to make lower appear slim frontal view have smooth contour lateral view. Changing plane whole border are critical steps. On contrary, with removal triangular bone will inevitably leave an unnatural secondary angle. 3. As shaping alone may result minimal improvement view, surgical techniques reduce width via narrowing genioplasty sagittal resection cortex should be combined. 4. Successful begins careful preoperative preparation planning. Three-dimensional analysis photographs radiographs frontal, sagittal, transverse planes important. 5. Examination shape symmetry, relationship between maxilla mandible, overlying soft tissue contribution, understanding overall balance mandatory. 6. The ideal facial shapes different upon personal preference, well ethnic or cultural background. Especially when consulting patients national backgrounds, attention paid during consultation for their desirable mind.