Facial Contouring in Korea by Board-Certified Specialists

• 1st

  Birthplace of V-Line Surgery

  Korea pioneered modern facial bone contouring and V-line surgery and performs the highest volume of these procedures in the world. That volume gives Korean facial bone surgeons unmatched expertise across cheekbone, jaw, chin, and two-jaw cases through sheer repetition.

• 20+

  Years of Craniofacial Training

  Korean facial bone surgeons complete rigorous medical school, residency, and years of subspecialty craniofacial and maxillofacial training. This depth of specialization in osteotomy, fixation, and facial bone anatomy is rare in Western countries, where surgeons often perform a broader range of procedures.

• 50%

  Lower Cost vs. Western Countries

  Facial contouring in Korea costs 30–50% less than equivalent facial bone procedures in the United States, United Kingdom, or Australia, without compromising quality. Korea's competitive market and high surgical volume keep even complex jaw surgery accessible for international patients.

• Asian

  Facial Bone Anatomy Expertise

  Korean techniques were developed specifically for Asian facial bone structure, including a wide zygoma, square mandible angle, and prominent jaw. This deep anatomical understanding lets surgeons reshape bone safely while protecting nerves and preventing the sagging that can follow aggressive reduction.

Facial bone surgery is planned from imaging, not from a photograph. Cheekbone, jaw, chin and two-jaw procedures each change a different part of the outline.

• Cheekbone Reduction

  • Your cheekbones look high or protruding, especially from a 45° angle
  • You have shadows or hollows in the lower cheeks from prominent bone
  • Your face looks broad or flat and you want softer contours
  • One cheekbone sits higher or wider than the other

• Jaw Reduction

  • You have a square or wide jaw and want a slimmer lower face
  • Your face looks angular or overly strong from the front
  • Your jawline lacks a smooth, tapered V-line
  • You want to improve both your front and side profile

• Chin Genioplasty

  • Your chin is short, receding, or set back, weakening your profile
  • Your chin is long, protruding, or pointed
  • Your chin looks wide or square relative to your jaw
  • You want a balanced V-line and a defined chin tip

• Two-Jaw & Protruding Mouth

  • Your upper and/or lower jaw protrudes or is recessed
  • You have a noticeable bite problem or facial asymmetry
  • Your lips don't close comfortably, or you show excess gum when smiling
  • You want to correct function and facial balance together

• Face Contour Revision

  • You are dissatisfied with a previous facial contouring surgery
  • You have a "secondary angle," asymmetry, or an unnatural jawline
  • Your cheekbones were over- or under-reduced
  • Your cheeks have begun to sag after a prior zygoma reduction

• General Requirements

  • You are at least 18 years old (after facial bone growth is complete)
  • You are in good general health with no uncontrolled conditions
  • You have realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve
  • You are willing to follow pre- and post-operative care instructions

1. Day 1–3

   Immediate Recovery

   A compression band supports the face. Swelling peaks within 48–72 hours and some numbness is normal. Sleep upright, use cold compresses, eat soft or liquid foods, and use the prescribed mouth rinse to keep intraoral incisions clean.

2. Day 5–7

   Discharge & First Steps

   Your hospital stay (same-day to 3 nights, depending on the procedure) ends. Light daily activities resume within 3–7 days. Swelling is still present but steadily improving, and gentle mouth movement is encouraged as advised.

3. Day 14

   Stitch Removal

   Intraoral stitches are removed and your surgeon checks healing. Major bruising has faded and the contour begins to emerge. You are cleared for your normal routine and, for overseas patients, travel home. Light exercise resumes around 3–4 weeks.

4. Month 3–6

   Final Results

   Residual swelling fully resolves and the bone consolidates firmly around the fixation. Your slimmer, refined contour settles into its permanent shape and numbness gradually fades. Because incisions are inside the mouth, there are no visible external scars.