VIEW Plastic Surgery — FAQ

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About the hospital

  • Where is VIEW Plastic Surgery and which languages are supported?

    VIEW Plastic Surgery is at VIEW Plastic Surgery building, 636 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Sinsa Station). Consultations are handled in Korean, English and Thai, and the reservation line is +82-2-548-0075.

  • What does this hub cover?

    49 procedures, 43 published before & after cases and 16 doctor profiles, grouped into treatment areas: Facial contouring · Two-jaw surgery · Eye surgery · Rhinoplasty · Breast surgery · Anti-aging & lifting · Body contouring · Men's surgery · Skin & laser.

  • How do I find a specific procedure?

    Type a procedure or keyword into the search box above — Thai and English both work, e.g. V-Line, rhinoplasty or jaw. You can also filter by treatment area to see only the procedures in that group.

  • Are the before & after photos reliable?

    All 43 cases are adapted from material VIEW Plastic Surgery published officially, labelled with the treatment area and the follow-up interval where the hospital stated one. Individual results still vary with bone structure, skin quality, age and aftercare.

  • What are the doctors specialised in?

    The 16 listed doctors cover plastic surgery, oral & maxillofacial surgery, anaesthesiology and dermatology. Each profile lists education, experience and specialties.

  • Can I book an appointment from this page?

    No. This hub is an editorial reference, not a booking agent. For appointments or case assessment, contact VIEW Plastic Surgery directly by phone or through its official website.

Procedure & video Q&A

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  • Can the bone grow back after it is removed?

    If the jaw bone is removed correctly it will not grow back, though the masseter muscle can enlarge again in some cases; this can be corrected with botulinum toxin injections.

    V-line jaw surgery
  • When can I eat normally again?

    Chewing is difficult at first, so stick to liquid food like porridge and avoid biting hard; once jaw function fully recovers you can return to a normal diet.

    V-line jaw surgery
  • How long does V-line surgery take and how long is the hospital stay?

    The surgery itself takes about 1.5 hours under general anaesthesia, with roughly 1 day of initial rest before suture removal and follow-up visits over the next 2 weeks.

    V-line jaw surgery
  • Will the removed jaw bone grow back?

    If the jaw is cut correctly the bone will not regrow, though the masseter muscle can enlarge again in some cases, which is treatable with botulinum toxin.

    Square jaw reduction surgery
  • Can I eat and drink right after jaw surgery?

    Chewing is difficult initially, so stick to soft food like porridge; once jaw function normalises you can return to regular meals.

    Square jaw reduction surgery
  • How long does jaw reduction surgery take?

    The operation takes about 1 hour under general anaesthesia, with 1 day of initial rest followed by suture removal and follow-up over the next 2 weeks.

    Square jaw reduction surgery
  • Will I feel tightness when opening my mouth after zygoma reduction?

    You may notice some sensation when opening your mouth, chewing or talking at first because the cheekbone has been fixed in place; this eases as recovery progresses.

    Zygoma (cheekbone) reduction
  • Why does VIEW emphasise the double-fixing technique?

    Double fixing lifts and secures the cheek structure after the bone is cut, lowering the chance of sagging compared with standard fixation, for a more natural, contoured result.

    Zygoma (cheekbone) reduction
  • Can the cheekbone grow back?

    If the bone is removed correctly it will not fuse back, though the nearby chewing muscle can enlarge, which can be corrected with botulinum toxin.

    Zygoma (cheekbone) reduction
  • Will the chin bone fuse back together?

    If surgery is successful the bone will not fuse back, though the chewing muscle developing afterwards may make the jaw look slightly larger, which can be corrected with botulinum toxin.

    Genioplasty (chin surgery)
  • When can I eat normally after chin surgery?

    Chewing is hard at first, so start with liquid and soft food; once jaw function fully recovers you can return to a normal diet.

    Genioplasty (chin surgery)
  • Which technique suits a short, recessed chin?

    For a short, recessed chin, VIEW uses a horizontal osteotomy that avoids the nerve, then repositions the bone segment forward to add projection and improve proportion.

    Genioplasty (chin surgery)
  • When can I start dental treatment after chin implant surgery?

    If you can open your mouth comfortably and the intraoral wound has healed, dental treatment can usually begin around 1 month after surgery.

    Facial silicone implants
  • Can the implant shift or move out of place?

    The most common side effect is displacement if the implant isn't fixed well; VIEW uses dissolvable screws to hold it securely in place.

    Facial silicone implants
  • Will the surgical scar be visible?

    The forehead incision is hidden along the hairline, while chin and cheek incisions are inside the mouth and under 1 cm long, so they are barely visible from outside.

    Facial silicone implants
  • Is bone reduction alone enough to make the face look slim?

    No — how the surrounding soft tissue adapts matters just as much. VIEW plans around bone size together with the condition of the skin, muscle and fat for a proportionate, slim result.

    3-type facial contouring (cheekbone, jaw & chin)
  • Will my face definitely sag after this surgery?

    Reshaping the bone controls its shape and size, but cannot fully control soft tissue; skin can take up to 6 months to settle. If you are still unsatisfied after full recovery, a facelift can be considered.

    3-type facial contouring (cheekbone, jaw & chin)
  • Is it safe to have all three areas done together?

    VIEW plans in detail, factoring in facial size, cheekbone thickness and skin/nerve elasticity before surgery, with an anaesthesiologist monitoring throughout for safety.

    3-type facial contouring (cheekbone, jaw & chin)
  • Is revision surgery riskier than the first operation?

    Yes — soft tissue may already be attached to bone that was reshaped irregularly in the first surgery, making separation harder, so a surgeon experienced specifically in revision cases must plan very carefully.

    Facial contouring revision surgery
  • When can I start dental treatment after revision surgery?

    If you can open your mouth comfortably and the intraoral wound has healed, dental treatment can generally start about 1 month after surgery.

    Facial contouring revision surgery