V-line surgery - jaw and chin contouring for a tapered face shape - is uniquely Korean. Here's comprehensive information for international patients considering this procedure.
What Is V-Line Surgery?
Combination of procedures creating a V-shaped lower face:
- Jaw angle reduction
- Chin reshaping (genioplasty)
- Sometimes mandible body reduction
Ideal Candidates
Good Candidates
- Square or wide jaw structure
- Strong jaw angles
- Wide or bulky chin
- Realistic expectations
Not Ideal For
- Already narrow faces
- Those seeking extreme changes
- Patients with TMJ issues (without treatment)
The Procedures
Jaw Angle Reduction
Bone at jaw angle shaved or cut to reduce width and squareness.
Mandible Body Reduction
Jaw bone along the sides reduced for overall slimming.
T-Osteotomy (Chin)
Chin bone cut and reshaped for narrower, refined chin.
The Surgery Experience
Duration
2-4 hours depending on extent
Anesthesia
General anesthesia required
Hospital Stay
Usually 1-2 nights
Recovery Timeline
- Major swelling: 2-4 weeks
- Compression garment: 1-2 weeks
- Soft diet: 2-4 weeks
- Numbness: Weeks to months
- Final results: 3-6 months
Risks Specific to V-Line
- Nerve damage (temporary or permanent)
- Asymmetry
- Over-reduction
- Sagging skin (in older patients)
Why Korea for V-Line
- Highest volume in the world
- Most refined techniques
- Experience with Asian bone structure
- Better technology (3D planning)
