Who it suits
- Your jaw angle is close to a right angle from the side
- Your chin is wide or blunt and you want a V-line
- Prominent cheekbones make your face look wide
- Your forehead is flat or has hollows
- You had contouring before and the result looks unnatural
Is Facial Contouring right for you?
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Hello, I'm interested in Facial Contouring at LAHYEON Plastic Surgery. Could you suggest a plan for me?
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Contouring designed for overall balance
Facial contouring changes the bone structure when the face is wider or less smooth than you would like. Lahyeon plans each case around the balance of the whole face, not just cutting bone.
Bones are fixed with bioabsorbable pins. They do not show on X-rays or set off airport scanners, dissolve in the body over time so they do not need removal, and carry no metal allergy concern.
Square jaw and V-line surgery
Mandible angle resection corrects a jaw line that is close to a right angle from the side, following a natural line from below the ear to the chin, and smooths the cut surface to prevent a secondary angle.
Cortical bone resection removes only the outermost of the jaw bone's three layers to slim the face from the front. V-line chin reduction cuts the chin in a T shape and brings it together to narrow a wide chin.
Other options include long curved resection to correct the jaw angle and chin together, buccal fat removal, and masseter muscle reduction. The method depends on your face and bone structure.
Cheekbone reduction and forehead augmentation
Cheekbone reduction narrows the width of the face. The inner part of the cheekbone is cut in a wedge shape and rotated, then fixed so the cheek does not sag. The cut site is chosen according to your cheekbone type.
Forehead augmentation adds volume to a flat or hollow forehead with fat grafting or an implant made to your forehead shape. Fat grafting suits milder hollows; a custom implant suits deeper hollows or a more projected forehead and does not absorb or change shape over time.
Revision and minimal-incision facelift
Revision contouring rebuilds a face line after excessive or imprecise bone surgery, marked asymmetry, nerve-related problems, or scarring and adhesions. Because the bone has already been cut, the operation is planned around nerves and blood vessels.
The minimal-incision facelift uses a lifting vector designed for your face, SMAS resection to slim the face, and closure with V-LOC sutures and Dermabond that needs no stitch removal. It is done under sedation.
Recovery and your stay in Seoul
V-line surgery usually takes about 2 hours, with about 7 days of recovery. Daily life is usually possible after 7 to 10 days. Swelling goes down over 2 to 3 weeks, and the final result shows at 3 to 6 months. Plan to stay in Seoul for at least 7 to 10 days; the exact plan is confirmed at consultation.
Your medical team
Dr. Im Jung-wooBoard-certified general surgeon
Dr. Kim Il-gonBoard-certified general surgeon
Dr. Koo Bon-junBoard-certified plastic surgeon
What your consultation covers
- One-on-one, in a private room
- Your consultation is held one-on-one, so you can ask about concerns you would rather not raise in front of others.
- A plan based on your proportions
- We look at how the area connects with the rest of your face or body before recommending anything, and we tell you honestly when something is not a good fit.
- A quote for your plan
- Cost depends on what your plan involves, so you receive a quote after the consultation.
- Timing from abroad
- Include your travel dates when you contact us, so recovery and follow-up can be discussed before you book flights.
Questions
How long does V-line surgery take, and how long is recovery?
It depends on the method, but surgery usually takes about 2 hours and recovery about 7 days. It varies with your healing and the extent of surgery, and your recovery period is confirmed at consultation.
When can I go back to daily life?
Usually after 7 to 10 days, depending on the method. Swelling fades over 2 to 3 weeks, and the final result shows at 3 to 6 months.
Is there a risk of nerve damage with jaw surgery?
The surgery is planned after locating the nerves and blood vessels, and bone is cut within a safe range to keep the risk low. Any surgery carries some risk, which your doctor explains at consultation.
What are bioabsorbable pins?
They fix the bone after surgery and dissolve in the body over time, so there is nothing to remove. They do not show on X-rays or airport scanners and do not cause metal allergy.
How is the right surgery chosen for me?
Your doctor examines your face shape and bone structure, using 3D analysis, and recommends a method and plan for your face.
When is revision contouring needed?
Revision contouring may be considered after excessive bone removal, an unnatural result or marked left-right asymmetry. It is planned with the position of nerves and blood vessels in mind.
Results vary by person.
