In Korea, a “facial contouring 3-piece” plan usually means zygoma reduction, mandibular angle reduction and osseous genioplasty. It is not a package everyone needs. First identify which bone actually creates width, squareness, a short chin or asymmetry; only then decide whether one, two or three procedures make sense.
1. What does each part change?
| Procedure | What is assessed | Typical goal | It does not replace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zygoma reduction | Frontal arch width, 45-degree malar projection and asymmetry | Smooth the outer contour of the midface | Assessment of temple or cheek volume loss |
| Mandibular angle reduction | Angle below the ear, flaring and lower-face width | Refine a bony square jaw and jawline | Treatment of masseter bulk, submental fat or skin laxity |
| Osseous genioplasty | Chin length, width, projection and deviation | Advance, set back, narrow, shorten or center the chin | Orthognathic surgery for major jaw-position and bite problems |
2. Facial contouring is not double-jaw surgery
Facial contouring reshapes the outer frame. Double-jaw surgery repositions the maxilla and mandible and may address the bite, protrusion, underbite, asymmetry or airway. Both change appearance, but their work-up, scope and recovery are different.
Ask the surgeon to show the problem on CT. A double-jaw recommendation should include occlusal and maxillofacial reasons; a contouring plan should mark the exact zygoma, angle or chin area to be changed.
3. Reading Korean facial-contouring prices
A published range may refer to one area or combine two areas, three areas and even orthognathic surgery. The ranges below help with budgeting; they are not a cheapest-price ranking.
| Published category | Reference price in KRW | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| D | ₩2,200,000–₩11,000,000 | i |
| C | ₩10,000,000–₩21,000,000 | l |
| C | ₩2,500,000–₩26,000,000 | o |
Confirm whether the quote covers one, two or three areas and whether general anesthesia, CT, preoperative tests, admission, medication, compression garment, suture removal, follow-up and 10% VAT are included. Compare clinics only when the scope matches.
4. Recovery planning: less swelling is not full recovery
Altered sensation around the lower lip and chin is frequently reported after mandibular contouring. Bleeding, hematoma, infection, asymmetry and over- or under-correction also belong in the consent discussion. Compare anesthesia staffing, imaging, inpatient observation and complication management—not only case style.
5. Korean hospitals to compare for facial contouring
Faceline Plastic Surgery
Focuses on facial contouring, orthognathic surgery and facial proportion assessment, with official zygoma, jaw-angle and combined cases.
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Banobagi Plastic Surgery
Offers facial contouring and double-jaw pathways for patients who need both outer-contour and bite-structure assessment.
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TS Plastic Surgery
Lists facial contouring among its surgical areas and can discuss contour changes within overall eye-nose-face balance.
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ID Hospital
Has a facial bone center, inpatient facilities and official two-part, three-part and double-jaw cases for patients comparing large-surgery support.
View hospital profile6. Eight questions worth asking at consultation
- Is my main issue the zygoma, mandibular angle, chin, or jaw position and bite?
- What imaging finding supports one, two or three procedures?
- Where are the inferior alveolar nerve canal, tooth roots and thin bone on CT?
- How much bone will be cut or moved, and how will symmetry be controlled?
- Who are the operating surgeon, anesthesiologist and overnight care team?
- Does the quote include anesthesia, CT, admission, medication, suture removal and tax?
- When may I fly, eat normally, work and exercise?
- Who should I contact after returning home for persistent bleeding, fever, breathing or swallowing difficulty, or marked one-sided swelling?
Related guide: consultation and interpreter checklist in Korea
Frequently asked questions
Does a wide face mean I need all three procedures?
No. Width can come from bone, masseter muscle, fat, lax skin or even camera angle. Bone surgery is considered only when a skeletal cause matches the goal.
Can zygoma and jaw-angle surgery be done together?
Combined surgery exists, but suitability depends on surgical scope, anesthesia time, general health and the surgeon’s assessment.
Does facial contouring always cause sagging?
Soft-tissue change depends on age, skin elasticity, tissue volume, the amount of bone change and fixation. It cannot be answered with a universal yes or no.
This guide explains Korean facial-contouring scope and budgeting and does not replace a surgical consultation. Public price ranges were checked in September 2026; confirm the final plan and amount in writing.
