V-Line Surgery in Seoul
3 listed hospitals in Seoul, South Korea. Independent guides and hospital accreditation details to research before you contact a hospital yourself.
Listed Hospitals
3 listed
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Hospitals offering V-Line Surgery in Seoul
Banobagi Plastic Surgery Clinic
Seoul
Deesse Plastic Surgery
Seoul
Dream Plastic Surgery
Seoul
Procedure Overview
Procedure
V-Line Surgery
Cost
Ask the hospital for a written estimate
Est. Duration
14 days
Why Seoul?
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, with hospitals and clinics in districts such as Gangnam and Sinchon. Check each hospital's accreditation yourself.
Before You Contact a Hospital
- Check the hospital's KOIHA/KAHF accreditation
- Ask for an itemised written quote — costs here are estimates
- Ask the hospital about medical-visa documents
- Contact the hospital's international patient centre directly
- Plan follow-up care with your doctor at home
Who Is V-Line Surgery For?
- Adults with a wide or square lower face who wish to create a slimmer jawline
- Those with prominent mandible angles (protruding jaw corners) or a disproportionate chin
- Individuals in good overall health who have completed facial bone growth (typically age 18+)
- Patients willing to commit to the full recovery timeline — bone contouring has a longer recovery than soft-tissue procedures
What to Expect
Consultation & Imaging
1–2 hoursA 3D CT scan of your facial skeleton allows the surgeon to plan precise amounts of bone reduction. The planned outcome is simulated digitally before surgery.
Surgery
2–4 hoursPerformed under general anesthesia through incisions inside the mouth — no external scars. The surgeon shaves or cuts the mandible angle, reshapes the lower jaw contour, and performs genioplasty (chin repositioning or reduction) as planned.
Recovery
2 weeks to presentable; 4–6 weeks for major swelling to resolveA compression bandage is worn for 1–2 weeks. Soft foods only for 3–4 weeks. Most patients return to professional settings at 2–3 weeks. Full facial refinement is visible at 3–6 months when minor residual swelling resolves.
Why South Korea for V-Line Surgery?
- Korea originated V-line and facial bone contouring surgery — Korean maxillofacial surgeons have accumulated more experience in this specialty than anywhere else globally
- The combination of artistic training and technical surgical skill required for facial contouring is embedded in Korean plastic and maxillofacial surgical education
- Korean clinics routinely manage international patients seeking facial contouring, with dedicated recovery support and multilingual coordinators
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is V-line surgery permanent?
- Yes. Bone reduction is permanent — the removed bone does not regenerate. The lower facial shape achieved is a stable, long-term result. Normal aging and skin laxity may affect the soft-tissue appearance over time, but the bone structure remains.
- Is there a scar from V-line surgery?
- No visible external scars: all incisions for jaw contouring are made inside the mouth and heal within the oral mucosa. Careful oral hygiene, including salt-water rinses and a soft diet during the first two weeks, protects the incision sites while they close.
- How much bone is typically removed?
- The amount varies by individual anatomy and goals. Surgeons conservatively remove what is needed to achieve the planned result — preserving enough bone structure for dental function and facial support. Over-reduction can cause complications, so experienced surgeons are conservative and precise.
- Can I eat normally after surgery?
- A soft or liquid diet is required for 3–4 weeks after jaw contouring to protect the bone as it heals. Most patients can transition back to a normal diet by weeks 5–6. Your clinic will provide detailed dietary guidelines.
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