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If you have a jawline that you feel doesn’t fit well with the rest of your facial features, here’s some good news for you. V-line jaw surgery can provide relief for you. It helps you achieve a smooth and well-defined jawline, which significantly improves your appearance. But what is this procedure all about? Is it really effective? Without further ado, let’s find out!
V-line jaw surgery aims to contour the face by slimming the lower jaw to create a more streamlined profile. It essentially includes three crucial elements for shaping the lower half of the face, including the lower jawbone, the angles of the jaw and the chin.
The term V-line surgery was originally coined by South Asian surgeons who referred to this procedure as the Asian V-line.
V-line jaw surgery is a lower jaw reduction surgery typically sought by individuals with a short chin or a wide jaw. In such cases, the lower half of a person’s face may appear too wide. V-line jaw surgery can help give these clients a softer and slimmer profile.
This cosmetic orthognathic surgery is suitable for people, especially women, with the following characteristics.
People who are often recommended for V-line plastic or jaw reduction surgery are those with:
A double chin
A U-shaped or excessively square jaw
Cheeks that are chubby or puffy
An overly masculine jaw shape (for women)
There are different methods of performing V-line surgery to suit the different requirements of clients. They are as follows.
Surgical methods
The four main methods of performing V-line jaw surgery are:
T-shaped osteotomy
This method involves making a horizontal cut followed by a vertical cut, creating a “T” shape to slim the chin (1).
Reverse “V” shaped osteotomy
It is the most advanced method of V-line surgery that can help reduce the width and height of the chin through a reverse incision without any additional procedures (2).
Horizontal osteotomy
This is a conventional chin reduction method that is usually carried out if the chin area is too long. The chin is cut horizontally to create an appealing V-line.
The L-shaped shift is best for reducing a protruding or long chin. The affected part of the chin bone is cut horizontally and fixed. The excess bones are then usually trimmed and fixed below the chin.
Benefits and risks
V-line jaw surgery is a cosmetic procedure that aims to make the face appear slimmer and more attractive, thereby improving a person’s facial aesthetics. It can also help improve facial symmetry. Key benefits include:
Reducing the width and length of a wide jaw
Shaping a square or short chin for a defined appearance
Overall contouring of the lower jaw through intensive treatment of the chin
Correction of an asymmetrical or protruding chin
In general, the operation shows satisfactory results. According to data available in the National Quality Registers (NQFs) on orthognathic surgery in Sweden, 750–800 orthognathic surgical procedures are performed in 21 different hospitals each year. In addition, it was estimated that 95% of the 862 patients who underwent the surgery rated it as satisfactory six to 24 months after surgery.
This operation also carries risks. They are (3):
Blood loss
infection
Fracture in the jaw
Nerve injury
The jaw returns to its original position
Pain in the jaw joint
In some cases, further surgery is required
Bite fit problems
Difficulty eating
To achieve better results, V-line jaw surgery is often recommended along with other procedures.
Other procedures that go well with V-line surgery include eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and nose surgery (rhinoplasty). These procedures are often used in combination with each other.
Those who have undergone V-line surgery often achieve remarkable results in their Auslook.
Some of the main changes you may notice after V-line jaw surgery include:
A defined and slender jawline
Reduction in the width and length of the jaw
Contouring the lower jaw
A sharper jaw profile
Does this surgery feel like what you’ve been looking for? Then it’s high time you find out about the cost of this procedure to see if it fits your budget.
A standard V-line surgery can cost between $5,500 and $10,000 in Korea. However, the cost of similar procedures in the United States can be much higher, typically four to five times higher than in Korea.
Now that you have a better idea of what V-line surgery really is, you can recommend it to your friends or people who have been looking for details about this procedure.
Finally, remember that beauty is diverse and each of us is created beautifully. While there’s nothing wrong with undergoing surgery to enhance your appearance, it’s perfectly fine and even impressive to feel comfortable in your own skin without falling victim to the world’s changing definition of beauty fall.
There are four ways to perform V-line jaw surgery. They each differ in size, shape and the original appearance of the chin. Contouring your chin becomes a tricky procedure if you go about it uninformed. Therefore, it is important to consider these methods to help you determine your needs. Check out the infographic below to learn more.
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