GENIOPLASTY IN SEOUL
Conveniently located in Gangnam to serve Apgujeong, Sinsa, Cheongdam and patients from around the world, ETONNE Plastic Surgery offers doctor-led care in Seoul, Korea.
Quick answer: Genioplasty is chin surgery that reshapes the chin bone. The surgeon cuts, moves and fixes the bone forward, backward, up, down or sideways, or narrows it. It corrects a weak, receding, long, short, wide or asymmetric chin, and is done through an incision inside the mouth, leaving no visible scar.
WHAT IS GENIOPLASTY?
Genioplasty (also called mentoplasty or osseous chin surgery) changes the chin bone itself rather than adding an implant on top of it. In a sliding genioplasty, the surgeon makes a precise cut in the lower jaw below the tooth roots. The bone segment is moved to its new position and fixed with small titanium plates. It is a key part of facial contouring and V-line surgery in Korea.
TYPES OF GENIOPLASTY
- Advancement genioplasty: brings a receding chin forward.
- Reduction genioplasty: shortens a long chin or sets back a protruding chin.
- Narrowing (T-osteotomy) genioplasty: narrows a wide or square chin for a V-line shape.
- Vertical lengthening: adds height to a short chin.
- Asymmetry correction: centres a chin that is shifted to one side.
GENIOPLASTY VS. CHIN IMPLANT VS. FILLER
| Genioplasty | Chin Implant | Chin Filler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changes bone | Yes | No (adds on top) | No |
| Can reduce or narrow | Yes | No | No |
| Longevity | Permanent | Long-term | Typically 6–18 months |
| Downtime | About 1–2 weeks | About 1 week | Minimal |
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE?
- Adults with a weak, long, wide, protruding or asymmetric chin
- Patients seeking a V-line jaw or a more balanced profile after rhinoplasty
- Patients who prefer a permanent option without a foreign implant
RECOVERY
Swelling peaks in the first 3 days, and a chin compression band is worn for several days. A soft diet and careful mouth hygiene are needed while the incision inside the mouth heals, usually 1–2 weeks. Temporary numbness of the lower lip and chin is common and usually improves over weeks to months. The final contour appears at about 3–6 months.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is genioplasty permanent?
Yes. The chin bone is repositioned and heals in its new place, so the change is permanent.
Does genioplasty leave a scar?
No visible scar. The incision is inside the lower lip.
Which is better, genioplasty or a chin implant?
Genioplasty can move the chin in any direction and can also reduce or narrow it. An implant can only add projection. Your surgeon will recommend the option that fits your anatomy.
Can genioplasty be combined with V-line surgery or rhinoplasty?
Yes. Genioplasty is often combined with jaw reduction for a V-line or with rhinoplasty to balance the profile.
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This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Individual results, recovery times and risks vary.
