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Facial Bone Contouring Surgery in Korea — Cost, Types & How to Choose (2026)
Facial bone contouring surgery in Korea costs US$3,500–18,000 all-in in 2026 with MISOODA — cheekbone reduction from US$3,500, V-line from US$6,000, two-jaw from US$9,000 — at the same price Korean locals pay, with a free interpreter and concierge included.
Facial bone contouring in Korea covers the bone-reshaping procedures Korea is best known for — cheekbone (zygoma) reduction, V-line / square jaw surgery, chin surgery and two-jaw surgery — typically costing USD $3,500–$18,000 in 2026 depending on the procedure. This guide helps you pick the right one; as a Korean government-registered facilitator for international patients (Reg. A-2014-01-01-1414) with 12+ years, MISOODA connects you with 150+ verified clinics at the same price as locals — no hidden fees, no ghost doctors.
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2026 quick answer
Facial bone contouring in Korea — cost & key facts (2026)
Facial bone contouring in Korea costs about USD $3,500–$18,000 in 2026 depending on which bones are reshaped — often 50% less than Singapore or the US. Korea performs one of the highest volumes of facial bone surgeries in the world, and with MISOODA you pay the same price as Korean locals.
- Foreigner markup
- None — same price as locals
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- Within 24h (USD)
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- 150+ verified Gangnam
Find your procedure
Which facial bone surgery fits your concern?
Facial bone contouring is an umbrella term — the right procedure depends on where the width or imbalance sits. Use this table, then read the full guide for your match.
| Your concern | Best-fit procedure | Korea 2026 (MISOODA) | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide or prominent cheekbones | Cheekbone (zygoma) reduction | US$3,500–9,000 | Cheekbone › |
| Square jaw, wide lower face | V-line surgery (jaw + chin) | US$6,000–15,000 | V-Line › |
| Receding, long or short chin | Genioplasty (chin reshaping) | US$3,500–6,500 | V-Line › |
| Underbite, overbite or jaw misalignment | Two-jaw surgery | US$9,000–18,000 | Two-Jaw › |
| Overall slimmer face (3-set) | Full facial contouring | US$11,000–18,000 | Contouring › |
| Flat forehead, cheeks or chin (add volume) | Facial implants | US$2,500–8,000 | Implants › |
2026 guideline ranges from our procedure guides; exact price varies by clinic and case — get a free itemised quote in 24h.
The basics
What is facial bone contouring surgery?
Facial bone contouring reshapes the underlying facial skeleton — the cheekbones (zygoma), jaw angle (mandible), chin and, in two-jaw surgery, the position of both jaws — rather than the skin or soft tissue. That is what makes the change structural and permanent, unlike fillers or fat grafting which add temporary volume on top of the bone.
Korea became the world reference for these procedures because of sheer volume and specialisation: Gangnam clinics plan each case on 3D-CT imaging, operate with on-site anesthesiologists, and refine techniques across thousands of cases a year. Mild width from muscle (not bone) can sometimes be treated non-surgically — a consultation with imaging tells you which category you are in before you spend anything.
Price comparison
Facial bone surgery cost: Korea vs Singapore (2026)
Approximate 2026 all-in ranges. With MISOODA you pay the same price as Korean locals — no foreigner markup.
| Procedure | Korea (MISOODA) | Singapore | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekbone reduction | US$3,500–9,000 | US$8,000–19,000 | ~50–55% |
| V-line (jaw angle + chin) | US$6,000–11,000 | US$14,000–22,000 | ~55% |
| Two-jaw (double jaw) | US$9,000–15,000 | US$20,000–30,000 | ~50% |
| 3-set (jaw + chin + cheekbone) | US$11,000–18,000 | US$22,000–34,000 | ~50% |
2026 guideline ranges; exact price varies by clinic and case — get a free itemised quote in 24h.
Real quotes
What Korean clinics actually quoted for facial bone contouring (2024–2026)
Written quotes issued to MISOODA patients by 345 Plastic Surgery and Seoul 365mc LAMS Hospital (June 2024 – July 2026). Promotional package quotes and non-surgical items (jaw Botox, fillers, facial liposuction) are excluded.
| Procedure | Line items | Quoted range (KRW) | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekbone (zygoma) reduction, alone | 2 | ₩5.94M–₩6.6M | US$4,410–US$4,900 |
| 3-part facial contouring (cheekbone + square jaw + chin / V-line) | 2 | ₩19.5M–₩19.8M | US$14,490–US$14,710 |
Quotes are per case and per clinic — anaesthesia, hospital stay and post-op care may be itemised separately. Not a guarantee of price or result. FX: 1 KRW = 0.000743 USD (11 Sep 2026). 345’s eight quoted contouring cases (₩6.6M–23.8M, including combined procedures) are listed on our V-line clinic comparison.
Plastic surgeons at the clinics that issued these quotes
The quotes do not name the operating surgeon; these are the board-certified plastic surgeons currently listed for those clinics on MISOODA.
- Dr. Kyu Nam Han — plastic surgeon, 345 Plastic Surgery (17 years)
- Dr. Jong Lim Park — plastic surgeon, 345 Plastic Surgery (24 years)
- Seoul 365mc LAMS Hospital — surgeon profiles on the clinic page
Trip planning
How long to stay in Korea, by procedure
| Procedure | Recommended stay |
|---|---|
| Cheekbone (zygoma) reduction | 10–14 days |
| V-line surgery | 10–14 days |
| Full facial contouring (3-set) | 14–21 days |
| Two-jaw surgery | 2–4 weeks |
Long enough for suture removal and a final surgeon check before you fly; your MISOODA case manager arranges every follow-up.
Safety first
How MISOODA keeps facial bone surgery safe
Bone surgery deserves a higher safety bar than anything else on this site. Every clinic we match you with is government-registered, board-certified and malpractice-insured, plans facial bone cases on 3D-CT, and keeps an anesthesiologist on site — and the surgeon you meet is the surgeon who operates, no ghost doctors.
✓ Same price as locals✓ No hidden fees✓ Board-certified surgeons✓ No ghost doctors
Operating-room CCTV: how to request it for your surgery
Under Korea's Medical Service Act Article 38-2 (the Kwon Dae-hee Law, in force since 25 September 2023), operating rooms where patients are put under general anaesthesia or are otherwise unconscious must have CCTV installed. Recording starts only when the patient asks — clinics do not have to offer it first. If your procedure is done under general anaesthesia or sleep (deep) sedation, the law applies to you; procedures done under local anaesthesia alone are not covered.
Ask in writing before surgery day. One line is enough: "I request CCTV recording of my surgery under Article 38-2 of the Medical Service Act" (in Korean: 의료법 제38조의2에 따라 수술 장면 CCTV 촬영을 요청합니다). Footage is kept for at least 30 days and is released only to investigators or courts, or with the consent of you and the medical staff filmed. A surgeon may decline in limited cases such as emergency surgery — if a clinic refuses for a planned surgery, ask why before you book. See our guide to whether plastic surgery in Korea is safe.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How much does facial bone contouring surgery cost in Korea?+
Which facial bone surgery is right for my face shape?+
What is the difference between V-line surgery and two-jaw surgery?+
Is facial bone contouring in Korea safe for foreigners?+
How long do I need to stay in Korea for facial bone surgery?+
Can I combine cheekbone reduction with V-line in one trip?+
Is there a tax refund for plastic surgery in Korea in 2026?+
At a glance
Facial bone contouring in Korea — summary
Facial bone contouring surgery in Korea includes cheekbone (zygoma) reduction (US$3,500–9,000), V-line and chin surgery (US$6,000–15,000), full 3-set facial contouring (US$11,000–18,000) and two-jaw surgery (US$9,000–18,000) in 2026. Plan 10–14 days in Korea for cheekbone or V-line surgery and 2–4 weeks for two-jaw. Through MISOODA, a Korean government-registered facilitator for international patients (Reg. A-2014-01-01-1414) with 150+ verified Gangnam clinics, international patients pay the same price as Korean locals with a free interpreter and concierge, and receive an itemised quote within 24 hours.
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