Cheekbone reduction surgery Korea trips usually start with one question. How much time should I actually set aside in Seoul? At Pascal Clinic, the front, 45° and side views of your cheekbone are planned together with 3D CT planning. Surgery itself takes about 90–120 minutes under general anesthesia. This guide walks through the process, the follow-up schedule, and what to plan for if you are flying in from overseas.
How Pascal Plans Cheekbone Reduction Surgery
The team starts with a 3D CT scan of your skull. 3D cheekbone (zygoma) reduction surgery cuts, rotates and moves the front of the cheekbone. That reduces protrusion and reshapes the curve. The plan is drawn on your scan before anyone touches a drill.
Pascal's oral and maxillofacial team maps the cutting path for your zygoma reduction. The plastic surgery team handles soft-tissue care afterward. That collaboration is meant to keep the cheeks from sagging once the bone is moved.
Because the plan is built from your own anatomy, no two surgical paths look the same. Your surgeon reviews the 3D CT planning with you at the exam. You see exactly where bone is being moved, and why, before you agree to anything.
Who Cheekbone Reduction Surgery Suits
This procedure is usually a fit when:
- Your cheekbones stick out to the side and widen your face
- Your 45° cheekbone casts a strong shadow under the eye
- The area under the cheekbone looks hollow, which can age the face
- Your face outline looks uneven and you want a smoother curve
- You want a smaller cheekbone without losing front volume and a youthful lift
An in-person or photo exam confirms whether your bone structure and skin thickness fit this plan. Not every face needs the same amount of bone moved.
Send a front and 45° photo on WhatsApp and the clinic team will give you a first opinion before you book flights.
Get a free consultation in 1 minutePlanning Your Trip: Timeline and Follow-Up Visits
International patients researching cheekbone reduction surgery Korea trips often ask about timing first. Here is the schedule Pascal works to:
| Stage | What happens | Approximate timing |
|---|---|---|
| Exam and 3D CT planning | Surgeon reviews your anatomy and confirms the plan | Day of or before surgery |
| Surgery | General anesthesia, about 90–120 minutes | Day 0 |
| Check-ups | 2–3 follow-up visits to track healing | Through the first week or two |
| Stitch removal | Sutures come out | About day 7 |
| Back to routine | Most patients resume daily activity | Day 7–10 |
Pascal Clinic is at 157 Dosan-daero, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It is a short walk from Sinsa Station. The clinic is open Monday–Friday 10:00–19:00 and Saturday 10:00–17:00. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays, so build your follow-up visits around those hours.
Most medical travel plans around cheekbone reduction surgery Korea trips need to cover the surgery day, the 2–3 check-ups, and the day stitches come out. Build in a few extra days after that before you fly, since swelling keeps settling past day 7–10.
What to Expect at the Clinic
Your surgeon gives detailed post-operative instructions at discharge. These cover diet, activity and your check-up dates. You leave with a written plan rather than having to remember everything from a single conversation.
Swelling and soft-tissue changes continue to settle over the weeks after the 7–10 day mark. That is worth building into your travel plans if you want to see more of the result before flying home. Your follow-up visits are also when your surgeon checks that the soft tissue is settling evenly on both sides.
Who Performs the Surgery
Dr. Choi Jin-young leads cheekbone reduction surgery at Pascal. He holds MD, PhD and DDS degrees and is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He is also an emeritus professor at Seoul National University and a former chair professor and head of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Seoul National University Dental Hospital. He previously directed the Orthognathic and Facial Contouring Surgery Center there, and he currently serves as president of the Society for Jaw and Facial Aesthetic Surgery.
Cost and Getting a Quote
Pascal does not publish a fixed price for cheekbone reduction surgery, because the bone work varies by patient. Send clear front and 45° photos and the clinic team can give you a first opinion before your exam. Your surgeon confirms the final quote in person. You can see the full list of published prices for treatments that do carry a set rate.
Questions to Ask at Your Exam
- How does my 3D CT planning change the cutting path compared to a standard plan?
- How many of my 2–3 follow-up visits need to happen in person versus by photo?
- What does my week 1 and week 2 recovery look like day by day?
- How is soft-tissue care handled so the cheeks keep their support after the bone is moved?
- What should I expect to still be settling after the 7–10 day back-to-routine mark?
Next Step
If you are planning cheekbone reduction surgery Korea travel around a Pascal consultation, start with photos rather than booking flights first. A coordinator can sketch out a realistic exam and check-up schedule once your surgeon has seen your goal photos.
You can also read Pascal's broader guide to cheekbone reduction for more on how the bone-cutting plan and soft-tissue care work together. Or look through real before-and-after cases from the clinic, and the wider face contouring and jaw surgery treatments Pascal offers alongside it. For address, hours and how to reach the team directly, see visit and contact details.
Message the clinic with your travel dates and goal photos, and a coordinator will map out an exam and check-up schedule for your stay.
Get a free consultation in 1 minuteIndividual results vary. Only an in-person exam with your surgeon confirms whether cheekbone reduction surgery fits your bone structure and your travel timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does cheekbone reduction surgery take at Pascal?
Surgery takes about 90–120 minutes under general anesthesia, and your surgeon explains the plan from your 3D CT simulation beforehand.
How many follow-up visits should I plan for?
Pascal schedules 2–3 check-ups after surgery so your surgeon can track healing before you leave Seoul.
When do the stitches come out?
Stitches are removed about 7 days after surgery, which is a useful marker when you plan flights home.
How soon can I resume my normal daily routine?
Most patients are back to their daily routine in 7–10 days, though swelling can take longer to settle fully.
Who performs cheekbone reduction surgery at Pascal?
Dr. Choi Jin-young, an MD, PhD and DDS oral and maxillofacial surgeon and emeritus professor at Seoul National University, leads the bone planning.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Individual results vary, and surgery carries risks such as bleeding, infection and inflammation. Your surgeon confirms suitability at an in-person exam. Read the medical disclaimer.
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