2026-06-04
The Core of Men's Facial Contouring Before & After: Achieving a Harmonious Jawline and Chin
Unlike women's facial contouring, the key to men's facial contouring is reducing unnecessary volume while properly preserving the jaw's natural angles. Let's explore 345 Plastic Surgery's 2-type contouring surgery and safety system, which simultaneously improves the square jaw (jawline) and chin to create a sophisticated, sharp impression.
Men's Facial Contouring: A Design That Preserves the 'Angles' Rather Than Simple Reduction is Key
During men's facial contouring consultations, many patients express concerns about their lower face line, from the square jaw to the chin. For a male face, unconditionally reducing the size to make it smaller is not the right answer. Rather, it is important to preserve the jaw angles that symbolize masculinity while precisely refining only the unnecessary parts that make the impression look dull.
Surgical methods that excessively shave the bone or overly narrow the jawline, creating a so-called 'dog jaw' (over-resected jaw), can actually give an awkward and artificial impression. Therefore, a customized design that harmonizes with the individual's facial features must come first.
Recommended Candidates for 345 Men's 2-Type Contouring
If you want to simultaneously adjust the overall width and length of the jaw, you can expect highly satisfying changes in the following cases.
- If a wide and angular lower face gives an overly strong or burdensome impression
- If the face is generally large and looks dull due to an unclear jawline
- If the chin is blunt or looks like a receding chin (making the mouth appear protruded)
- If you want to naturally refine your impression and achieve a smooth jawline
Men's Facial Contouring Before & After: The Synergy of the Square Jaw and Chin
Looking at actual cases of 2-type contouring surgery, you can see that the width of the cheekbones and lower face is harmoniously refined when viewed from the front and at a 45-degree angle. You can confirm the change where the overall facial proportions are stabilized and the jawline connects smoothly.
Square jaw surgery determines the width and angle of the lower face, while the front chin (chin tip) is responsible for the overall length and central proportion. Only by considering these two areas simultaneously can the impression of the entire lower face be improved with a high level of completeness.
STEP 01. Long-Curve Square Jaw Reduction
This is a method of resecting the line extending from the angular part below the ear to the chin in a smooth curve shape.
- Natural Line: Forms a smooth jawline without secondary angles (stepped cut surfaces).
- Maintaining Masculinity: Maintains masculine charm by appropriately leaving the angle below the ear rather than completely removing it.
- Complex Improvement: Enhances the frontal effect by combining cortical ostectomy (removal of the outer layer of bone), masseter muscle reduction, and buccal fat removal as needed.
STEP 02. Customized Front Chin Genioplasty (Chin Surgery)
The front chin is the finishing touch that completes the balance of the entire face. Depending on the individual's condition, T-osteotomy, V-osteotomy, or chin advancement is selectively applied.
- Adjusts the position and size of the chin through an individually customized design.
- Enhances the three-dimensional effect of the entire face with unexaggerated proportions.
- Improves issues where the mouth appears protruded or the chin looks short.
Professional Medical System for Safe Surgery
As facial contouring is a highly difficult surgery that deals with bones, the safety of the process is just as important as the surgical results.
- Resident Specialists: Three anesthesiologists are resident to conduct real-time monitoring.
- Safety Equipment: Dantrolene, a treatment for malignant hyperthermia, is always stocked.
- Doctor Call System: The day after surgery and discharge, the operating surgeon personally calls to check the patient's condition and recovery progress.
Subtle changes in the lower face greatly influence the overall impression. Since bone structure and soft tissue thickness vary from person to person, it is important to establish a surgical plan that suits you through a detailed consultation with a specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does male facial contouring surgery differ from female facial contouring surgery?
Yes, the design approach is different. For male faces, it's important to focus on a customized design that precisely refines only the dull-looking areas while maintaining masculinity by appropriately preserving the angle behind the ears, rather than simply reducing size or narrowing the jawline.
Can the frontal effect be enhanced during square jaw surgery?
Yes, the frontal effect can be enhanced by combining multiple procedures. When performing long-curve square jaw reduction surgery, if cortical osteotomy, masseter reduction, and deep cheek fat removal are applied together according to the patient's needs, a more slender and smooth frontal appearance can be expected.
Can a receding chin or short chin be improved with contouring surgery?
Yes, it can be improved through customized genioplasty. Depending on the individual's condition, T-osteotomy, V-osteotomy, or chin advancement surgery can be applied to adjust the position and size of the chin, effectively resolving issues such as a protruding mouth or a short chin.
Is anesthesia safely administered during facial contouring surgery?
Yes, we have a safe anesthesia system in place. Three anesthesiologists are on-site to monitor in real-time, and we always have dantrolene, a treatment for malignant hyperthermia, prepared to thoroughly respond to any emergency.
How is the post-operative progress checked?
The operating surgeon will contact you directly the day after surgery and discharge. Through the Doctor Call system, the surgeon who performed the operation will call the patient to carefully check their current condition and recovery progress, allowing you to focus on recovery with peace of mind.