턱얼굴 미용 외과

미용수술은 정상이지만 더 아름다워지기 위해 의학적 도움을 받는 것입니다. 성형수술은 기형으로 원래의 모습을 되찾기 위해서 하는 시술입니다.
이와 같이 미용수술과 성형수술은 다르다고 할 수 있으나 미용성형과 재건성형이라는 형태로 불리고 있기도 합니다.

턱얼굴외과영역에서 오랫동안 재건수술 및 얼굴기형수술에 심혈을 기울여오던 구강악안면(턱얼굴)외과의사들이 얼굴의 total design 개념으로 턱얼굴영역의 미용외과수술에 대한 발전과 난립하는 턱얼굴영역의 미용수술에 대한 체계 확립을 위해 연구회를 만들게 되었습니다.

턱얼굴영역은 대인관계에 있어 1차적으로 접하는 중요한 부위일 뿐 아니라 음식의 섭취및 의사소통이 이루어지는 중요한 부위이며 이 부위의 수술은 악구강계(턱과 구강영역)의 복잡한 구조물에 대한 지식과 외과적인 섬세한 수기, 미적감각등을 갖추게 될때 완벽하게 이루어질 수 있습니다. 기형이 아니지만 더 아름다워지기 위해 받은 수술이 턱얼굴외과에 대한 정확한 지식과 수술술식을을 습득하지 못하고 단순히 기술에 의해 시술이 이루어져 오히려 기형을 유발하게 되는 결과를 많이 보아왔습니다.
턱얼굴미용외과에서는 얼굴의 미용수술을 중점적으로 시행합니다. 얼굴부위에서 시행되는 미용외과수술에 대해 궁금하시면 미용수술정보란을 참조하시길 바랍니다.

Cosmetic maxillofacial surgery is any procedure used to enhance, correct or repair any physical deformity or undesirable characteristic pertaining to the lips, jaws, mouth, nose, eyes, cheeks, and other portions of the face.
This type of surgery can be helpful in repairing malformations caused by diseases, injury or trauma, burns, aging, birth defects or previous surgery. Cosmetic surgery also serves as a means to restore normal function and improve your appearance. It may also add to your self-confidence and self-esteem, but this is not our primary objective. It is important that you understand that the goal of cosmetic maxillofacial surgery is to improve your appearance, it will not give you a new face or a new life.

Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons have had extensive traing facial cosmetic surgical procedures and are uniquely qualified to treat any facial deformity. They have received education in performing surgery on the soft and hard tissues of the face during his residency and his post-residency fellowship. They understand the fine balance between facial appearance and function, due to their surgical and dental background.
They also receive continuing education credits each year to provide you with the most advanced facial cosmetic procedures as well as other oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures.

A decision to have cosmetic maxillofacial surgery is a personal one. It is crucial to discuss your individual concerns and expectations thoroughly with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. You must proceed with realistic expectations and a good attitude, as your recovery will depend on it.
Patience is also necessary on your part. Your final cosmetic result may not be
apparent until many months after your surgery.

Remember that cosmetic maxillofacial surgery is usually considered an “elective” rather than a medically necessary procedure. It is usually not covered by your insurance plan, but since there is so much variety in insurance today, check with your carrier to determine if your surgery is a covered procedure.

Prior to any surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons will take a thorough medical history and perform an extensive physical evaluation to see if you are indeed a candidate for surgery.
One or more visits may be required to discuss your procedure, the expected results, changes in appearance, risks and complications as well as anesthetic choices.

Most times, cosmetic maxillofacial surgery can be performed right in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Sometimes, it must be performed in a hospital setting. This will depend on the procedure as well as surgeons' and your preference. Local anesthesia, intravenous sedation as well as general anesthesia may be used to perform these types of procedures.

Some of the types of cosmetic maxillofacial surgery available are as follows:

Nasal reconstruction (rhinoplasty or nose job)
Facelift (rhytidectomy)
Cosmetic surgery for the eyes (blepharoplasty,forehead/eyebrow lift)
Chin surgery (genioplasty)
Cheek implants or removal of fat around cheekbones to enhance this area
Cheek reduction
Facial liposuction
Treatment of facial wrinkling (chemical peel, laser skin resurfacing, dermabrasion)
Treatment of facial scarring
Lip augmentation

If you are concerned with your facial appearance and wish a consultation and
examination, please contact Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.