Objective To explore the reoperation methods and clinical effects for treating complications after zygomatic zygomaticomandibular plastic surgery. Methods From October 2007 to August 2014, 23 cases suffered from complications after zygomatic zygomaticomandibular plastic surgery were re-operated, 5 cases received zygomatic zygomaticomandibular plastic surgery only, while other 18 cases received zygomatic zygomaticomandibular plastic surgery combining SMAS lifting plasty. The clinical effects were observed and evaluated. Results All 23 cases obtained incision primary healing. Unilateral pattern loss was observed in 1 case, and completely recovered after nerve nutrition therapy for 3 weeks. According to clinical evaluation, all 23 patients received satisfactory results. All patients were followed up for 6 months to 5 years, satisfactory zygomatic zygomaticomandibular appearance was obtained. Conclusion Good results of reoperation for treating complications after zygomatic zygomaticomandibular plastic surgery can be achieved.