Definition and purpose of bone grinding surgery and plastic surgery
Both bone grinding surgery and cosmetic surgery belong to cosmetic surgery, but they are obviously different in the purpose and method of operation.
Bone grinding surgery, also known as zygomatic cutting surgery or zygomatic plastic surgery, mainly changes the facial bone structure by cutting, grinding or removing part of the facial zygomatic bone to improve the facial lines and contours.
Plastic surgery is to change the shape of the patient's face or body organs by surgical means to improve the appearance of the face or body.
Bone grinding surgery focuses on adjusting the facial bone structure, while cosmetic surgery focuses on improving the appearance of the face or body.
Different surgical procedures and scope
The operation process of bone grinding surgery mainly includes local anesthesia, incision development, bone knife bone grinding, bone removal, and metal plate fixation. Common bone grinding operations include zygomatic osteotomy, zygomatic compression, facial cranioplasty, etc.
The procedure of cosmetic surgery varies according to the type of surgery. For example, augmentation rhinoplasty includes local anesthesia, incision development, fracture of nasal bone, correction of nasal defects and suture; Binocular eyelid surgery is mainly to cut a section of skin on the eyelid to form an appropriate size incision, and then perform procedures such as forming the eyelid and removing excess tissue.
Bone grinding surgery usually requires bone repair and bone fixation, while plastic surgery usually does not require bone cutting or repair.
Differences in surgical risk and recovery time
Bone grinding surgery involves changes in facial bone structure, so the risk is relatively high. Postoperative complications such as infection, bleeding, fracture, numbness and facial asymmetry may occur. The recovery time is also relatively long, usually taking 6 months to 1 year to see the final effect.
The risk of cosmetic surgery is relatively low, but there are still some risks, such as infection, bleeding, allergic reaction, postoperative pain and skin scar. The recovery time is relatively short, usually 1 to 3 months can see obvious effect.
Because of the large scope of operation, the risk and recovery time of bone grinding surgery are relatively high; The scope of plastic surgery is small, so the risk and recovery time are relatively low.
Different surgical effects and applicable population
The purpose of bone grinding surgery is to change the facial bone structure to make the facial lines more gentle and harmonious. It is usually suitable for people with relatively prominent cheekbones and unsmooth or uncoordinated facial lines.
The purpose of cosmetic surgery is to improve the appearance of the face or body. It is applicable to a wide range of people, including but not limited to double eyelid, nose augmentation, breast augmentation, liposuction, weight loss, wrinkle removal, etc.
To sum up, there are obvious differences between bone grinding surgery and plastic surgery in terms of operation purpose, operation process, risk and recovery time, operation effect and applicable population. Patients should make decisions according to their own needs and doctors' suggestions when choosing surgery.
Summary
Bone grinding surgery and plastic surgery have different definitions, objectives and operation methods in the field of cosmetic surgery. Bone grinding surgery improves facial lines and contours by cutting, grinding or removing part of the cheekbones on the face, while plastic surgery improves appearance by changing the shape of the face or body organs. The bone grinding operation involves the change of bone structure, with high risk and recovery time; The risk of plastic surgery is relatively low and the recovery time is relatively short. Bone grinding surgery is mainly applicable to people with prominent cheek bones or uncoordinated facial lines, while plastic surgery is more widely used. When selecting an operation, you should fully understand the purpose, operation process, risks and effects of the operation, and fully communicate with the doctor to make a wise decision.
