Chin Surgery (Genioplasty / Mentoplasty; Chin Augmentation or Reduction) in South Korea

Chin surgery (genioplasty/mentoplasty) reshapes the chin to balance facial proportions and improve the jawline. Augmentation can be done with a silicone implant placed through a small incision (intraoral or under the chin), while reduction or “sliding” (osseous) genioplasty repositions or reshapes the patient’s own chin bone using plates/screws. The procedure is typically outpatient under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Choice of method depends on anatomy and goals; surgeons may recommend chin surgery alongside rhinoplasty or other facial procedures to harmonize the profile.