At a glance
V-line surgery in Gangnam at a glance
- Anyone searching for the best V-line surgery in Gangnam needs a way to compare surgical clinics, so this page lists 5 Gangnam clinics that perform lower-face bone contouring, with one fact on each card.
- V-line surgery reshapes the jaw angle and chin bone under general anesthesia, usually through cuts inside the mouth, to give a narrower and tapered lower face.
- Clinics quote it as a surgical package for a set of bone procedures, priced before VAT, with 10% VAT added at payment.
- The check that matters most is a named surgeon who reviews your CT scan with you and explains exactly which bone will be removed and why.
Basics
What is V-line surgery?
V-line surgery is a group of bone operations on the lower face. The surgeon trims or splits the outer layer of the jaw angle and body, and narrows the chin by removing a central strip of bone and sliding the two halves together. Some faces need only one of these steps; many need a combination, planned from a CT scan.
Writing in Facial Plastic Surgery in 2020, Lee and Park explained that shaping the side profile of the mandible alone often changes the front view very little, so narrowing genioplasty and resection of the lateral cortex are commonly combined to slim the face from the front. They also stressed that the relation between upper and lower jaw, soft tissue thickness and the patient's own idea of an ideal face shape all shape the plan.
This is major surgery, not a cosmetic touch-up. It involves general anesthesia, a hospital stay or close monitoring on the first night, heavy swelling for weeks, and a real chance of numbness in the lower lip and chin because the nerves that supply them run through the bone being cut.
Clinics in Gangnam
5 clinics for V-line surgery in Gangnam
Every clinic below lists V-line surgery among its treatments. Message a clinic directly.
1. Thank You Plastic Surgery
2. AB Beauty&Cell Clinic Gangnam
3. View Plastic Surgery
4. NANA Plastic Surgery
5. OPERA PLASTIC SURGERY
Why Korea
Why people choose Korea for V-line surgery
Gangnam has a concentration of surgical clinics that perform jaw and chin contouring as routine work, so visitors can meet several teams within a short trip.
Many clinics have CT imaging on site, which lets planning, consultation and surgery happen in the same building.
International visitors are common, and clinics are used to arranging interpreters, written aftercare and follow-up visits around a travel schedule.
Packages are usually quoted per set of procedures, which makes it easier to line up written quotes side by side.
Who it suits
Who V-line surgery suits
- Suits adults with a wide jaw angle or broad, square chin caused by bone rather than muscle or fat.
- Suits people in good general health who can take time off for weeks of swelling and a soft diet.
- Not suitable when the width comes mainly from the masseter muscle; toxin injections may be considered first.
- Not suitable when the bite is misaligned and orthognathic jaw surgery with an orthodontist is needed instead.
- Not suitable during pregnancy, with uncontrolled bleeding disorders, or when the teenage face is still growing.
Selection criteria
How we chose these clinics
- Named operating surgeon: ask who performs each step of the operation and whether the same person sees you at follow-up.
- CT-based plan: the surgeon should show the scan, mark the nerve canal, and state how much bone comes off each area.
- Anesthesia cover: confirm that a dedicated anesthesiologist is present throughout and that recovery-room monitoring is in place.
- Written risk talk: a consultation that lists nerve numbness, asymmetry, bleeding and revision rates in writing, and also says when not to operate.
- Quote details: the package should be itemized before VAT and show what is included, such as CT, anesthesia, compression garment, medication and follow-up.
- Aftercare abroad: ask what happens if a problem appears after you fly home, and whether records and scans are handed over in English.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Contouring the Mandible for Aesthetic Enhancement in Asian PatientsFacial Plastic Surgery · 2020 · doi:10.1055/s-0040-1717080
A review of mandibular contouring in Asian patients explaining why narrowing genioplasty is combined with lateral cortex resection to slim the frontal view.
- Facial Contouring Surgery—Mandibuloplasty: Genioplasty and Mandible Angle CorrectionPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open · 2017 · doi:10.1097/gox.0000000000001296
A surgical overview of genioplasty and mandible angle correction techniques used in facial contouring.
FAQ
Questions about V-line surgery in Gangnam
How long should I plan to stay after jaw and chin contouring?
Most visitors plan to stay until stitches are checked and the first follow-up is done, which often means one to two weeks. The first days bring the heaviest swelling, a liquid or soft diet and pain medication. Flying is usually cleared once bleeding risk has settled and the surgeon has examined the incisions. Book a flexible return ticket, because the surgeon may ask you to stay a little longer.
Will my lower lip feel numb after V-line contouring?
Temporary numbness of the lower lip and chin is common, because the nerves to these areas lie close to the bone that is cut. Feeling usually returns gradually over months as the nerve recovers. In some patients a patch of reduced feeling lasts long-term. Ask the surgeon how they protect the nerve canal on the CT plan and how often they see lasting numbness.
What are the serious risks of mandible reduction?
Serious risks include bleeding with swelling inside the neck, infection, nerve injury, fracture of the jaw, and an uneven or overly sharp result that needs revision. General anesthesia also carries its own risks. These events are uncommon but real, so the clinic should monitor you closely on the first night and explain in writing what it does if bleeding or breathing problems occur.
Is narrowing genioplasty enough on its own?
For a broad chin with a normal jaw angle, narrowing genioplasty alone can be enough. In a 2021 study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hirohi reviewed 117 patients who had a home plate shaped sliding osteotomy alone and reported minor complications in 6.0 percent with no major complications. A wide jaw angle, however, needs separate work on the mandible.
Can loose skin appear after the bone is reduced?
Yes, some people notice soft tissue sagging along the jawline after bone is removed, especially with thin skin or older age. The bone frame becomes smaller while the skin and muscle stay the same size. Surgeons may suggest limiting the amount of reduction or planning a later lifting treatment. Discuss your skin quality during the consultation. Results vary from person to person.
How do I compare two surgeons who propose different plans?
Ask each surgeon to explain the plan on your own CT scan and to name every bone cut. Compare how much bone each proposes to remove, how they handle the chin and the angle, and what risks they list. A plan that is more conservative is not weaker; it may simply fit your face. Keep both written plans and quotes so the details can be checked side by side.
Summary
Final thoughts
Deciding on V-line surgery starts with the face, not the clinic. A first-time patient with a broad chin but a soft jaw angle may need far less surgery than someone with a heavy mandible, and a person whose width comes from muscle may not need bone surgery at all. A short trip leaves little margin, so anyone with limited time should choose a plan and a schedule that allow the full follow-up before flying.
Combining V-line surgery with cheekbone reduction or other operations lengthens anesthesia and recovery, and is a decision to make with the surgeon rather than a package to accept by default. On budget, compare itemized quotes rather than headline figures. The right clinic is the one whose surgeon explains your own scan clearly, lists the risks honestly and fits your goals and timeline.