V-line surgery in Korea - is it worth the risk?

V-line surgery delivers dramatic results but is genuine bone surgery, so weigh it seriously. The real risks — temporary numbness (very common as the nerve recovers over weeks to months), asymmetry, and rare permanent nerve injury — are minimized by choosing a high-volume craniofacial/jaw specialist and a clinic with proper imaging and a board-certified anesthesiologist. Recovery: heavy swelling for 2–4 weeks, with most settling by 2–3 months and final contour by 6–12 months; the early phase is more uncomfortable than acutely painful. Mild skin laxity can occur when a lot of bone is reduced, so discuss your skin quality. Many patients feel it was worth it, but only if expectations and surgeon selection are right.

This is general information — an in-person consultation with a board-certified specialist is the only way to get advice tailored to your anatomy and goals.