KOKO Plastic Surgery · Facial Contouring
Short Chin Surgery
Bringing a set-back chin forward for a cleaner profile
When the chin tip has not fully developed and sits back, the chin can look short and the mouth can look like it sticks out.
Short chin surgery adjusts the length and position of the chin, aiming for a cleaner profile. Methods include an implant, chin bone advancement, fat transfer and others.
- Surgery time
- About 1 hour
- Anesthesia
- Local anesthesia or sedation
- Hospital stay
- Not needed
- Stitch removal
- Not needed
- Recovery
- About 4 days
Who it is for
- Your bite is normal, but your chin is long and sticks forward
- Your bite is normal, but your chin did not fully develop and is small
- The line between your neck and face is unclear
- The lines around your mouth are deep and noticeable
What is a short chin?
The chin did not grow enough, so it sits back and looks short.
When the chin is set back or too short, the balance of the whole face looks off. The mouth can look like it sticks out, which may give a stubborn or vague impression.
In these cases, it is corrected with an implant, chin advancement or a graft of your own fat.
A guide to profile balance
Seen from the side, draw a line from the nose tip to the chin. An angle of about 75–85° between this line and a horizontal line is one guide.
This number is only a guide. The actual design is decided to suit your own features.
Implant vs. bone surgery
An implant changes the jawline relatively little, while chin advancement, which cuts and moves the bone, changes it a lot.
If your short chin is not severe, an implant is a good fit. Dr. Cho Bae-jung examines you at the consultation and decides which method suits you.
Results vary with your bone structure and constitution.
Aftercare
To help swelling settle quickly and the incision heal cleanly, please follow these points.
- Start using cold packs right after surgery and keep using them until the swelling settles. This helps it go down.
- Do not eat for 1 day after surgery. For the next 7 days, have soft liquid foods such as thin rice porridge, juice and milk.
- From 2 weeks, you can eat almost normally. Cut food into small pieces, and wait until 4 weeks before eating anything hard.
- For 3–4 days after surgery, wear a compression band on your face. When sleeping, do not lower your head or lie face down. Supporting your head on 2–3 soft pillows eases pain.
- To prevent inflammation and infection inside the mouth, rinse your mouth after every meal and keep it clean.
- Alcohol and smoking slow wound healing. Avoid them for at least 3–4 weeks after surgery.
- During the downtime, take care not to let your chin take a hard knock.
Risks and side effects
Results and recovery vary from person to person. The main risks and side effects are:
- Swelling and bruising after surgery or treatment
- Infection or inflammation
- Asymmetry, or a result that differs from what you pictured
- Scarring (when an incision is made)
- Numbness or changes in sensation (often temporary)
If anything concerns you, you can still reach us on WhatsApp after you fly home.
Methods
Implant, bone or fat: the method that fits your chin
Methods with an incision
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Implant insertion
If your short chin is not severe, an implant is placed in the chin to make it larger or change its position.
An opening of about 2–3 cm is made in the mucosa at the chin, from inside the mouth. The periosteum is then lifted to make a pocket for the implant. The implant is placed and fixed, and the incision is closed.
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Chin advancement
The chin bone is cut and moved forward. The angle of the cut can also adjust the length of the chin, for a natural chin shape.
An incision of about 2–3 cm is made at the chin and the periosteum is lifted to expose the bone. The bone is cut along the planned line, and the lower piece is brought forward as far as planned, fixed and closed.
Methods without an incision
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Fat transfer
Excess fat is taken from the thighs, abdomen or another area, and only the fat suited to grafting is separated out.
That fat is grafted into the chin in several layers by injection, without an incision.
Fat Transfer -
Hyaluronic acid
This is for people who cannot take downtime, or who feel uneasy about surgery and want a simpler treatment. Hyaluronic acid is injected into the short chin to shape the jawline.
If the chin muscles are strong, chin Botox may be done at the same time when needed.
WHY KOKO
Why patients choose KOKO for Short Chin Surgery
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An implant sized to your chin
We place an implant sized to your chin, creating a chin that suits your face.
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Planned around your whole face
We treat concerns around the chin in balance with your features, aiming for a face that looks smaller.
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Chin advancement that flows naturally
The chin is brought forward so the jawline flows naturally from the back of the jaw to the chin tip, aiming for a clean chin.
How long to stay
For short chin surgery, recovery takes about 4 days
There is no hospital stay and no stitches to remove. Recovery differs by method, so we plan your schedule together at your consultation.
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Day 1
Visit and consultation
Dr. Cho checks the length and shape of your chin and decides the method. A medical interpreter joins you.
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Surgery day
Surgery
About 1 hour under local anesthesia or sedation. No hospital stay.
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Following days
Follow-up checks
Swelling checks. You keep the area cool and stick to soft food.
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Around day 4
Recovery check
There are no stitches to remove. Recovery takes about 4 days.
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Flying home
Surgery certificate
We prepare the documents you need to leave Korea. You can still reach us on WhatsApp after you fly home.
- Medical interpreterA professional medical interpreter joins your consultation and surgery
- Airport transferOne-way or round-trip, depending on your surgery fee
- AccommodationA guesthouse is provided. You can switch to a hotel
- Service details
FAQ
Common questions about Short Chin Surgery
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An implant changes the jawline relatively little, while chin advancement, which cuts the chin bone and moves it forward, changes it a lot. If your symptoms are not severe, an implant is a good fit.
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Yes. Your own fat can be grafted by injection, or hyaluronic acid can be injected. If the chin muscles are strong, Botox may be done at the same time.
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You do not eat for 1 day after surgery, then have liquid foods for 7 days. From 2 weeks you can eat almost normally, but wait until 4 weeks before eating anything hard. Rinse your mouth after every meal to keep it clean.
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Surgery takes about 1 hour under local anesthesia or sedation, with no hospital stay and no stitches to remove. Recovery takes about 4 days. It depends on the method, so we plan your schedule together at your consultation.
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It depends on the method and the materials used. Send three photos of your face — front, side and 45° — on WhatsApp (+82 10-9608-0042), and we will give you an estimate. We can also go over it in an online consultation.
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Yes. You can message us in English on WhatsApp (+82 10-9608-0042). A medical interpreter joins your consultation at the clinic.
How to start
Getting started is easy.
Book a consultation online, or send us your questions on WhatsApp. We will reply in English.
- Book online
Choose a date and time that suits you for your consultation.
- Ask on WhatsApp
A short question is enough to start.
- Photos are optional
Front, side and 45° photos help us give you a more specific cost estimate.
Scan with your phone to open a WhatsApp chat with us (+82 10-9608-0042).