V-Line & Jaw Surgery in Korea

V-line and jaw contouring reshape the lower face toward a slimmer, more tapered profile — through jaw-angle reduction, chin (genioplasty) work, and sometimes cortical bone shaving. These are significant bone procedures and require experienced craniofacial surgeons.

General information, not medical advice. Suitability, outcomes, and risks vary by individual — discuss your case with a board-certified surgeon. Seoul Medical Insider matches patients to accredited clinics and does not perform procedures.

V-line/jaw contouring is bone surgery, done under general anesthesia through incisions inside the mouth (no external facial scars). A typical sequence:

1. Planning: imaging (CT/X-ray) guides the bone plan; bite/occlusion is checked.
2. Anesthesia: general anesthesia.
3. Access: incisions inside the mouth expose the jaw angle and chin.
4. Contouring: the jaw angle is reduced/reshaped and the chin narrowed (often a "T-osteotomy"), sometimes with outer-cortex shaving for a slimmer width.
5. Closing: intraoral incisions are sutured; a compression dressing and soft diet follow.

A major procedure needing a craniofacial-experienced surgeon; your surgeon explains the specific plan.

Through Seoul Medical Insider patients pay no markup — accredited-clinic pricing is passed through transparently, and you get a written all-in quote before deciding.

What drives the price: the combination (jaw angle, chin, zygoma), surgical complexity, anesthesia (general), and surgeon expertise. Bone-contouring is a major procedure priced accordingly.

For current, itemised ranges and how to avoid hidden fees, see our V-line cost guide and all-in cost breakdown. Pricing changes over time — reviewed 2026.

Considered by people seeking a slimmer lower face/jawline where the cause is bony (not just soft tissue). Candidacy depends on facial structure, bite/occlusion, and health. This is more involved than soft-tissue contouring — careful assessment is essential.

• Week 1–2: significant swelling; soft diet; head elevated. Initial swelling is pronounced for jaw/bone work.
• Weeks 3–6: major swelling subsides; gradual return to normal activity.
• Months 2–6: residual swelling resolves; final contour emerges.

Plan a longer stay than for soft-tissue procedures, with a follow-up before flying. Timelines vary and are typically longer for bone work.

Bone-contouring carries more considerations: swelling, bleeding, infection, nerve injury affecting lip/chin sensation (temporary or, rarely, lasting), asymmetry, changes to bite, or sagging if over-resected. A craniofacial-experienced surgeon and accredited hospital setting are important. Your surgeon details the specific risks.

• Choose a surgeon and hospital experienced specifically in facial bone contouring.
• Discuss nerve-safety and how bite/occlusion is protected.
• Verify the surgeon’s credentials and that the operating clinic is accredited.
• Confirm in writing who performs the surgery (avoid undisclosed substitution / "ghost surgery").
• Get an itemised, all-in quote in writing (surgery, anesthesia, facility, aftercare).
• Arrange medical interpretation and a clear post-op contact for questions back home.
• Plan a longer stay for swelling and follow-up before flying.