V-Line Jaw Surgery in Seomyeon, Busan

What is V-line jaw surgery?

V-line surgery reshapes the lower face by removing or repositioning bone. It is a form of facial contouring (안면윤곽), usually combining:

Mandibular angle reduction: trimming the back corner of the jaw that creates a square look.
Outer cortex reduction: shaving the outer layer of the jaw to slim the side view.
Chin osteotomy: cutting and moving or narrowing the chin bone (for example a T-shaped cut) to taper the front.

All incisions are typically made inside the mouth, so there are no visible face scars.

Who is it for?

Adults with a bony, wide lower face whose skeletal growth is complete. If width comes mainly from a large masseter muscle, Botox may help without surgery; if the bite is misaligned, two-jaw (orthognathic) surgery may be more appropriate. Good general health and realistic expectations are essential, since this is major surgery.

What happens at the clinic

Assessment: 3D facial CT, panoramic X-ray and examination of muscles, soft tissue and bite.
Planning: the surgeon maps bone cuts relative to the inferior alveolar nerve canal and tooth roots.
Pre-op tests: blood work, ECG, chest X-ray and anesthesia review.
Surgery: under general anesthesia, bone is cut with precision saws through intraoral incisions; drains may be placed.
Hospital stay: a compression facial garment is applied and you are monitored, usually for 1–2 nights.

Recovery and aftercare

Swelling is significant in the first week and reduces substantially by 2–4 weeks. Expect a liquid diet at first, then soft foods for several weeks while intraoral wounds heal. Wear the compression garment as instructed, rinse the mouth after eating and sleep with the head raised. Numbness of the lower lip and chin is common and usually improves gradually over months.

Risks and side effects

Risks include bleeding, infection, nerve injury causing lasting lip or chin numbness, asymmetry, step deformities, sagging soft tissue after bone removal, and very rarely jaw fracture. Airway swelling is monitored closely after surgery, which is why an overnight stay is common.

Choosing a clinic for V-line jaw surgery in Seomyeon

Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive facial bone surgery experience.
Confirm a dedicated anesthesiologist, inpatient beds and overnight nursing are available.
Ask how the CT is used to protect the nerve and how much bone will be removed.
Ask whether the masseter or soft tissue, not bone, is driving your width.
Plan how follow-ups and any complications will be handled after you leave Busan.

Planning your trip

Allow about two weeks in Busan. Hotels near Seomyeon make daily check-ins easier, and the area connects to Busan Station by a direct Line 1 ride.

How long is recovery after V-line surgery?

Most people return to desk work after about 2–3 weeks, when major swelling has subsided. Residual swelling continues to reduce for around 3–6 months, and the final jawline is usually assessed at about six months.

Will I have scars after jaw contouring?

Typically no visible scars, because incisions are made inside the mouth. In some cases a tiny skin puncture near the jaw angle is used for instruments, which usually heals inconspicuously.

Is numbness after V-line surgery permanent?

Temporary numbness of the lower lip and chin is common because the mental nerve is stretched during surgery. It usually improves over weeks to months. Permanent numbness is possible but uncommon, and the risk should be discussed in consultation.

V-line surgery or jaw Botox: which do I need?

Botox slims a jaw widened by a large masseter muscle and is temporary. If width comes from bone, only surgery can change it. A physical exam and CT help show which factor dominates.

Can I eat normally after jaw surgery?

Not right away. Expect liquids for the first days, then soft foods for several weeks while incisions heal and the bone settles. Your surgeon will guide when you can return to chewing normally.

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