Chin Reduction in Seoul, Korea
Chin reduction in Gangnam, Seoul at Marble Plastic Surgery: shorten, narrow or set back a long or prominent chin, planned with 3D-CT.
Typical ranges for chin reduction; your surgeon confirms the details at consultation.
What is chin reduction?
Chin reduction is surgery that shortens, narrows or sets back a chin that is long, wide or protruding. At Marble Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, it is planned with 3D-CT and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
A long chin lengthens the lower face, and a wide chin makes it look square. Height is reduced by removing a horizontal segment of bone; width by a T-shaped osteotomy that removes a central segment. The soft tissue is re-attached carefully to prevent drooping.
Who is chin reduction for?
Suitability is decided at a 1:1 consultation with your surgeon.
- A long lower face or prominent chin
- A broad, flat chin
- A chin that juts forward in profile
- Chin asymmetry
How chin reduction is performed at Marble
- Consultation and planning Your surgeon measures chin height and width against your facial thirds on 3D-CT and plans the bone segment to remove.
- Anesthesia and monitoring A board-certified anesthesiologist selects the anesthesia with your surgeon, administers it, and monitors you continuously throughout the procedure.
- Reducing the chin bone Through an incision inside the mouth, a measured segment of bone is removed, the chin is brought together and fixed, and the muscle is re-suspended.
- Recovery and discharge You rest in a private recovery room under monitoring. Before you leave, the team explains wound care, medication and your follow-up schedule.
Recovery and aftercare
Swelling is greatest in the first week and largely settles within two to three weeks. A soft diet and careful mouth hygiene are advised while the incision inside the mouth heals.
- Regenerative laser care
- Ultrasound and radiofrequency care
- Before-and-after X-ray and CT imaging
- Recovery kit to take home
Surgeon-of-record policy
The board-certified specialist you consult with performs your surgery — no substitute surgeons.
Anesthesiologist on site
A board-certified anesthesiologist manages screening, anesthesia and recovery.
Real-time monitoring
A central system monitors every patient continuously during surgery and recovery.
Operating-room CCTV
Cameras in the operating room provide transparency and faster emergency response.
Frequently asked questions
Can a long chin be shortened?
Yes. A horizontal segment of bone is removed and the lower part repositioned upward.
Will the skin sag after chin reduction?
Careful re-attachment of the chin muscle helps the soft tissue redrape. Your surgeon assesses skin elasticity beforehand.
Is chin reduction part of V-line surgery?
Narrowing the chin with a T-osteotomy is a core part of V-line surgery, often combined with jaw reduction.
Who will perform my procedure at Marble Plastic Surgery?
The surgeon you consult with performs your surgery. Marble follows a surgeon-of-record policy with no substitute surgeons, and a board-certified anesthesiologist is on site full-time to manage anesthesia and monitoring.
Can I arrange a consultation in English before traveling to Seoul?
Yes. International patients can start with an online consultation by sending photos and goals through WhatsApp or the contact form. The plan is then confirmed in person at the clinic in Gangnam.
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Plan your chin reduction consultation
Send your photos and goals and a member of our team will reply with next steps. You can also use the consultation form at the bottom of this page.
- Clinic
- Marble Plastic Surgery (마블성형외과)
- Address
- 3F Juryuseong Bldg., 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays - Languages
- English, Japanese, Chinese and Thai coordinators
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection and inflammation. Results, recovery time and satisfaction vary between individuals. Times shown are typical ranges and are confirmed for you at consultation. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.