V-Line Lifting is a popular facial contouring treatment in Korea designed to slim, tighten, and refine the lower face for a sharper, more youthful V-shaped silhouette. This combination lifting approach targets jowls, jawline heaviness, under-chin fullness, and skin laxity to create a clean, defined lower face without altering your natural features.

It is ideal for individuals seeking a slimmer, more sculpted facial line using surgical or non-surgical methods.

What Is V-Line Lifting?

V-Line Lifting corrects:

• Jawline sagging
• Early to moderate jowls
• Lower-face heaviness
• Blurred or rounded jaw contour
• Mild under-chin fat
• Skin laxity around the jaw and chin

By lifting deeper tissues and tightening the lower face, this treatment restores a sleek, youthful V-line shape.

How V-Line Lifting Works

Depending on anatomy and goals, V-Line Lifting may involve:

1. SMAS or Mini Lower-Face Lift

Elevates the deeper support layer to lift jowls and tighten the jawline.

2. Jawline Tightening

Targets sagging tissue along the jawline for cleaner definition.

3. Chin and Jawline Liposuction (Optional)

Removes under-chin fat to enhance the V-line angle.

4. Elasticum (Elastic Band Lift)

Minimally invasive lifting for stronger, long-lasting jawline contouring.

5. Thread Lifting (PDO / PLLA / PCL)

Provides subtle to moderate lifting for early sagging.

6. HIFU or RF Lifting

Non-surgical tightening that improves skin elasticity.

Procedures may be combined for the sharpest, most natural V-line result.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may benefit from V-Line Lifting if you have:

• A round or heavy lower face
• Early jowls
• A soft or undefined jawline
• Sagging near the mouth or chin
• Mild under-chin fat
• Desire for a slimmer, more sculpted V-line contour

Suitable for patients in their 20s–60s depending on severity.

Expected Results

V-Line Lifting delivers:

• A slimmer, sharper lower face
• Defined, elegant V-line contour
• Reduced jowls
• Improved jawline angles
• Smoother chin–neck transition
• A youthful, clean lower-face shape

Results look natural and balanced—not overly tight or artificial.

Recovery Timeline

Recovery depends on the method:

Surgical V-Line Lifting

• Days 1–3: Swelling, tightness
• 1 week: Initial definition appears
• 2–3 weeks: Major swelling resolves
• 1–2 months: Final shape refines

Thread / Elasticum Lift

• 0–2 days: Mild swelling
• 1–3 weeks: Threads settle

HIFU / RF

• Same day: Resume normal activity
• 4–12 weeks: Tightening becomes more visible

V-Line Lifting vs. V-Line Surgery

• V-Line Lifting:
• Tightens and contours soft tissue
• No bone shaving
• Natural, reversible, low downtime
• V-Line Surgery:
• Shaves the jawbone for permanent structure change
• Longer recovery
• For individuals needing skeletal correction

For most patients, V-Line Lifting is enough to achieve a clean, youthful contour.

V-Line Lifting vs. Jaw Botox

• V-Line Lifting: tightens sagging tissue and reduces jowls
• Jaw Botox: slims the masseter muscles
• Combined treatment offers the most refined V-line for muscular + sagging concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does V-Line lifting change my facial identity?
No—it enhances natural definition without altering bone structure.

Is the result long-lasting?
Surgical lifts last many years; thread lifts last 12–24 months.

Can V-Line lifting replace chin augmentation?
If chin volume or projection is weak, chin filler or fat grafting may be recommended.

Does it help with double chin?
Yes—when combined with under-chin liposuction or tightening methods.

Can I combine treatments?
Yes—V-Line Lift + Neck Liposuction + Jaw Botox is a popular Korean combination.