It has been about a month since my cheekbone reduction surgery. During my consultation with Dr. Lim Jong-woo, I said I wanted the 45-degree cheekbones preserved as much as possible, with only the areas protruding from the front and side naturally refined, so that others would think, “Have you lost some weight?” rather than “Your face has changed completely.” Before surgery, I also showed the doctor before-and-after photos of other male patients and explained what I did and did not want. I think he understood my desired direction well.
Since it has only been a month, I still need to watch as the residual swelling gradually goes down, but this may be useful for men like me who want a natural refinement without excessive reduction.