Sliding Genioplasty in Seoul, Korea
Sliding genioplasty in Gangnam, Seoul at Marble Plastic Surgery: move your own chin bone forward, back or shorter for a balanced profile without an implant.
Typical ranges for sliding genioplasty; your surgeon confirms the details at consultation.
What is sliding genioplasty?
Sliding genioplasty is chin surgery that cuts the chin bone and slides it forward, backward, up or down, then fixes it in the new position. At Marble Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, it is planned with 3D-CT and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Because it moves your own bone, it can correct a receding, long, short or asymmetric chin in three dimensions, which an implant cannot. The soft tissue moves with the bone, so the result looks and feels natural. The nerve to the lower lip is located on CT before the cut is planned.
Who is sliding genioplasty for?
Suitability is decided at a 1:1 consultation with your surgeon.
- A receding or weak chin
- A chin that is too long, too short or off-center
- People who prefer not to have an implant
- Chin correction combined with jaw contouring
How sliding genioplasty is performed at Marble
- Consultation and planning Your surgeon measures chin position against your lips and nose on X-ray and 3D-CT and plans the direction and distance of movement.
- Anesthesia and monitoring A board-certified anesthesiologist selects the anesthesia with your surgeon, administers it, and monitors you continuously throughout the procedure.
- Cutting and repositioning the chin Through an incision inside the lower lip, the chin bone is cut horizontally, moved to the planned position and fixed with a small plate and screws.
- 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
Sliding genioplasty or chin implant?
An implant adds forward projection only. Sliding genioplasty can also lengthen, shorten or center the chin and uses your own bone.
Is the plate removed later?
Titanium plates are usually left in place. They can be removed after the bone has healed if you prefer.
Will I have numbness?
Temporary numbness of the lower lip and chin is common and typically improves over weeks to months.
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 sliding genioplasty 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.