A long-looking face does not always have the same underlying cause. At Faceline Plastic Surgery, Long Face Surgery is approached through detailed facial and skeletal analysis to determine whether the elongation is related to the upper jaw, lower jaw, chin, facial volume, forehead, or a combination of factors.
Rather than applying one standardized procedure, the treatment plan is customized according to the anatomical source of the facial imbalance.
Who May Consider Long Face Surgery?
Long Face Surgery may be considered for patients who:
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Have an overall long or narrow facial appearance
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Have a disproportionately long lower face
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Have a gummy smile caused by excessive upper-jaw development
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Have a sunken or underdeveloped midface
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Have an excessively long chin
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Have low cheek volume that makes the face appear longer
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Have a tall or wide forehead contributing to an elongated appearance
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Have multiple factors contributing to facial elongation
Treatment Options Based on the Cause
The appropriate procedure depends on what is identified during diagnosis:
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Two-jaw surgery — May be considered when both the upper and lower jaws contribute to facial elongation or bite-related concerns.
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Mandible surgery — Addresses lower-jaw overdevelopment when the mandible is the primary contributor.
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Chin reduction surgery — May be appropriate when excessive chin length is the main concern.
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Maxillary reduction — Can address an overdeveloped upper jaw, including cases associated with a gummy smile.
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Fat grafting — May be considered when insufficient facial volume contributes to a longer-looking appearance.
When several anatomical factors are present, these approaches may be combined within one coordinated treatment plan.
How Is Long Face Surgery Planned?
Faceline’s diagnostic process includes:
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3D X-ray and CT imaging to evaluate facial bone structure.
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Dental occlusion analysis to assess bite and jaw relationships.
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Facial proportion assessment to identify which facial section is disproportionately long.
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REMA and REAL reverse-calculation planning to develop an individualized surgical approach.
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Preoperative health screening before surgery.
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Customized surgery using the appropriate procedure or combination of procedures.
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Postoperative follow-up to monitor healing, swelling, bite alignment, and facial proportions.
The goal is not simply to make the face shorter, but to identify the anatomical reason for the elongated appearance and correct it while maintaining overall facial balance.
Why Choose Faceline for Long Face Surgery?
Faceline Plastic Surgery approaches facial elongation through coordinated evaluation by specialists in plastic surgery, facial contouring, and orthodontics.
The clinic’s approach includes:
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A multidisciplinary specialist team
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More than 20,000 double-jaw and facial contouring procedures performed by Dr. Jin-soo Lee
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Proprietary REMA and REAL reverse-calculation planning methods
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Individualized treatment based on the cause of facial elongation
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The ability to combine different surgical approaches when necessary
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An anesthesiologist specialist present during procedures
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Support for international and English-speaking patients
Because a long face can result from very different anatomical factors, the appropriate procedure cannot be determined from facial appearance alone.
At Faceline Plastic Surgery, detailed imaging and occlusal analysis are used to develop a treatment plan based on each patient’s individual facial structure, with the aim of creating more harmonious and balanced facial proportions.
Individual results vary, and treatment suitability can only be determined after a comprehensive medical evaluation.