What facial bone contouring involves
Facial contouring reshapes the bones of the jaw, chin or cheekbones. A V-line procedure narrows the lower jaw and chin, while zygoma (cheekbone) reduction moves prominent cheekbones inward. These are major operations under general anaesthesia, done through incisions inside the mouth so there are no visible scars.
3D CT analysis and nerve mapping
Reputable clinics take a 3D CT scan before planning bone surgery. The scan shows the exact position of the nerves that give feeling to the lower lip and chin, so the surgeon can plan bone cuts that avoid them. Ask whether a CT scan is included in your consultation and ask the surgeon to walk you through yours.
Safety questions to ask
Bone contouring carries more risk than soft-tissue surgery, so ask direct questions: Who administers the anaesthesia — a dedicated anaesthesiologist? What emergency equipment is on site? Which hospital handles emergencies? How many of these operations has your surgeon personally performed? A good clinic will answer all of these openly.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Please speak with a qualified doctor about your own situation.
