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Face Contouring: 1 Before and After Photos
1 face contouring before and after photos from 1 surgeon in 1 country. Every result is listed with the operating surgeon.
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What to expect over time
A photo is a single moment. These are typical recovery milestones from our Face Contouring guide, which also lists 14 peer-reviewed studies on the procedure. Your surgeon’s plan may differ.
- Day 0-3Surgery and 2-5 hospital nights; severe facial swelling; ice packs; intravenous antibiotics, analgesia and anti-inflammatories; soft liquid diet via syringe or straw.
- Day 4-7Swelling peaks then begins to subside; jaw movement gradually permitted; oral hygiene with antiseptic rinses.
- Day 10-14Intra-oral stitches removed; soft diet continues; many patients begin gentle masseter massage.
- Week 3Most patients fly home; chewing of soft foods resumes.
- Week 6-8Solid diet resumed; bony healing well underway.
- Month 3-6Swelling fully resolves and final facial shape visible.
Surgeons in this gallery
What it costs
Lowest published price at clinics listed on xcuro, next to the U.S. price. Each guide lists every clinic's price and what it includes.
How to judge before and after photos
Questions about Face Contouring before and after photos
Who performed the results in these face contouring photos?
The 1 photos on this page come from 1 surgeon, including Dr. Park Young Kyu. Each photo is labeled with the operating surgeon and links to their profile.
Face Contouring abroad: how much does it cost?
Face Contouring in South Korea starts at $2,200 at clinics listed on xcuro, against $10,000 in the U.S. See the cost guide for every clinic's price and what it includes.
Are these photos real patients?
Yes. They are the surgeons' own patient results, published with each surgeon's permission and labeled with the operating surgeon. Photos with nudity are blurred until you confirm you are 18 or older.
How should I judge before and after photos?
Compare photos taken from the same angle, in the same lighting and with the same expression, and look for results at least several months after surgery, when swelling has settled. Ask the surgeon for more photos of patients with a similar starting point to yours.
Will my results look the same?
Not necessarily. Results depend on your anatomy, skin, healing and the technique used. Before and after photos show what a surgeon can achieve, not a guarantee; a consultation is the place to discuss realistic expectations.
What the evidence shows: face contouring
13 peer-reviewed sourcesFace contouring covers a range of procedures that reshape the facial framework and soft tissue, including chin and jaw surgery, mandibular angle and gonial-angle work, cheek and malar adjustment, and buccal fat reduction, and the before/after photos here show how these change facial proportion and definition. Studies report generally high patient satisfaction and improvements in self-image and quality of life when the change suits the individual's underlying anatomy, with bony contouring results being long-lasting. Because the face continues to age and soft tissue can shift, some refinements such as buccal fat reduction may look different over time, and conservative removal is repeatedly emphasized in the literature. Complication rates vary by procedure: nerve-related changes, asymmetry, swelling, and contour irregularity are the issues most discussed, and outcomes depend heavily on planning and surgeon experience. Several reviews below also cover implant materials, virtual surgical planning, and genioplasty technique. The selection spans systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and outcome studies across the main contouring areas.
Results vary from person to person; these photos show individual outcomes and are not a promise of the result any single patient will achieve.
- Aesthetic Outcomes, Complications, and Reported Long-Term Effects of Buccal Fat Pad Reduction: A Systematic Review
- Buccal fat pad excision for cheek refinement: A systematic review
- Surgical vs Non-surgical Chin Augmentation: A Systematic Review of Techniques, Satisfaction, and Complications
- Evaluating Genioplasty Procedures: A Systematic Review and Roadmap for Future Investigations
- Aesthetic Enhancement of the Gonial Angle and Inferior Mandibular Border in the Chinese Population
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice. · Last updated 2026-06-15
Every photo is a real patient.
Each result is listed with the operating surgeon, so you can take it straight to a consultation.