2026-06-04
Features and Advantages of Invisible V-Line Surgery: No Worries About Facial Contouring Pin Removal
Fixation pins used in facial contouring surgery can cause psychological burden or the inconvenience of a future removal surgery. 345 Plastic Surgery's 'Invisible V-Line' is a highly advanced surgical method that helps improve the jawline smoothly without the worry of secondary surgery, using a special osteotomy technique that does not require fixation pins.
Facial Contouring Pin Removal: Is It Absolutely Necessary?
Facial contouring surgery, which improves a large, angular square jaw or a wide chin, generally uses medical pins to fix the bones in place after osteotomy. During this process, many patients have questions such as, "Do I really need to get the facial contouring pins removed?" or "When is the removal surgery possible?"
Medical pins are often made of titanium, which is harmless to the human body, so they do not necessarily need to be removed. However, some patients choose a secondary surgery because they do not want surgical traces left on X-rays or CT scans, or due to a psychological feeling of a foreign body. To fundamentally resolve these concerns, the 'Invisible V-Line' surgery, which does not use fixation pins, was introduced.
Smooth Transformation Without Fixation Pins: What is Invisible V-Line Surgery?
345 Plastic Surgery's Invisible V-Line is based on Long-curve Mandibuloplasty, which involves a single, long osteotomy from the angular part below the ear to the front chin. Unlike traditional methods, the core of this procedure is that it refines the overall jawline without additional osteotomy of the front chin, eliminating the need for pins to fix the bones.
This surgical method is suitable for those who do not want to leave any surgical traces, even within the bones. It is highly preferred for privacy reasons, as no fixation pins are exposed when passing through airport security or during precise medical imaging.
Core Techniques and Expected Effects of Invisible V-Line Surgery
To achieve distinct changes from both the frontal and lateral profiles, rather than simply shaving the bone, the following processes are performed:
- Long-curve Resection: The bone is resected in a gentle curve to prevent a stepped appearance (secondary angle) on the jawline.
- Cortical Bone and Muscle Adjustment: If necessary, the outer layer of the bone (cortical bone) is shaved thinly, or the volume of the masseter muscle is reduced to enhance slimness when viewed from the front.
- Non-fixation Method: The width and length of the front chin are refined without osteotomy, reducing concerns about side effects associated with the use of fixation pins.
Who is Recommended for Invisible V-Line?
For those who are averse to traditional facial contouring surgery methods or meet certain conditions, the Invisible V-Line can be an effective alternative.
- Those who are afraid of a secondary surgery for facial contouring pin removal
- Those who have an aversion to inserting foreign substances (fixation pins) into their body
- Those who do not want surgical traces left on X-rays or CT scans
- Those for whom general front chin osteotomy is difficult due to a low nerve line position
- Those who desire a natural yet smooth V-line
Responsible Care and Aftercare by a Surgeon with 26 Years of Experience
Facial contouring is a highly difficult surgery that deals with areas where facial nerves and blood vessels are intricately intertwined. Therefore, choosing a medical team with abundant clinical experience is of utmost importance. Dr. Park Jong-lim, the chief director of 345 Plastic Surgery, implements personalized designs based on over 26 years of experience and more than 10,000 surgical cases.
In addition, to alleviate anxiety during the postoperative recovery process, the operating surgeon personally checks the progress and provides close aftercare, creating an environment where patients can feel at ease and focus solely on their recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to remove the fixation pins after facial contouring surgery?
No, it is not necessary to remove them. The medical pins used in surgery are made of titanium, which is harmless to the human body, so there are no health problems if they are left in. However, some people choose to remove them through a secondary surgery because they dislike the traces left during X-ray imaging or due to a psychological feeling of foreign body sensation.
How does Invisible V-line surgery not require pins?
It uses a long-curve square jaw reduction method that simultaneously osteotomizes from the angular part behind the ear to the chin. Unlike conventional methods, it does not require additional osteotomy of the chin and refines the overall jawline, thus eliminating the need for pins to fix the bone.
Will surgery traces appear on X-rays or airport security checks?
No, surgery traces will not appear. Invisible V-line surgery does not use any metal pins to fix the bone, so the fixation pins are not exposed during airport security checks, X-rays, or CT scans, which is advantageous for privacy protection.
Is Invisible V-line surgery possible even if the nerve line is low?
Yes, it is possible. Invisible V-line surgery can be an effective alternative for patients who have a low nerve line, making it difficult to perform general chin osteotomy. Since the jawline is refined without chin osteotomy, surgery is possible while reducing the risk of nerve damage.
Is there a slimming effect when viewed from the front?
Yes, you can expect clear changes from both the front and side. In addition to resecting the bone in a gentle curve, if necessary, the outer cortical bone is thinned and the volume of the masticatory muscles is reduced, further enhancing the slimness when viewed from the front.