Facial contouring

V-line jaw surgery

V-line surgery reshapes an angular jaw and lengthens or shortens the chin tip in one operation, giving the lower face a slimmer, softer outline. VIEW removes bone only where necessary and stabilises the surrounding tissue to reduce sagging, and the procedure itself takes about 1.5 hours under general anaesthesia.

Who it suits

Wide or clearly squared jawline
Chin tip that is long, blunt or poorly shaped
Want an overall slimmer V-shaped face

Technique highlights

Reshapes the angular jaw and the chin tip via T-osteotomy in a single operation
Cheek fat removal and masseter reduction can be added when the surgeon assesses it is needed
VIEW holds a patented facial-contouring technique and won the Grand Award for Facial Contouring at the 2018 Korea Global Medical Service event
Facial structure is analysed with 3D-CT before the surgical plan is drawn up

Surgical steps

The wide, angular section of the jaw bone is removed to slim the lower face
A long or blunt chin tip is reshaped and narrowed using a T-shaped osteotomy
Cheek liposuction and masseter reduction are added if needed to reinforce the result

Recovery & aftercare

About 1 day of initial rest before returning to accommodation
Sutures removed and progress checked over the first 1-2 weeks, alongside RF or ultrasound treatments to reduce swelling
Soft or liquid food such as porridge is recommended during early recovery; avoid biting down hard
Follow-up CT and X-ray check-ups scheduled within 1-6 months

Risks & things to consider

Results vary between individuals depending on bone structure and soft tissue, so identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed
Complications such as bleeding or inflammation can occur after surgery
The chewing muscle can enlarge again in some cases, which can be managed with botulinum toxin injections

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.