The "Korean V-shape" refers to an ideal facial structure highly sought after in South Korean beauty standards. It's characterized by a slim, symmetrical face with a pointed, V-shaped chin and jawline. This facial shape is often associated with youthfulness and beauty.
Achieving the Korean V-Shape
There are several methods to achieve or enhance the V-shaped facial structure, ranging from non-invasive to surgical:
1. Non-Surgical Methods:
- Facial Exercises: Specific exercises can help tone facial muscles, contributing to a more defined jawline.
- Skincare Routine: A consistent skincare regimen can improve skin elasticity and reduce puffiness, enhancing facial contours.
- Contouring Makeup: Makeup techniques can create the illusion of a V-shaped face by strategically highlighting and shading features.
- Non-Surgical V-Line Injection: Procedures like injections (Botox, fillers) can reduce excess fat and redefine the jawline. VIP Plastic Surgery Korea offers this option, removing excess fat and reshaping the face without bone cutting.
2. Surgical Methods:
- V-Line Surgery (Mandibuloplasty): This surgical procedure reshapes the jawbone to create a slimmer, more V-shaped appearance. AB Plastic Surgery Korea details this procedure, explaining that it creates a refined and slender appearance. Different techniques exist, such as T-shaped osteotomy which cuts and repositions the jawbone. JW Plastic Surgery offers this method. The cost ranges from USD$5,500 to USD$7,000 according to the Korea Health Industry Development Institute. MISOODA provides a price guide. Many clinics in South Korea offer this procedure. Seoul Guide Medical is one example.
The preference for a V-shaped face is deeply ingrained in Korean beauty standards. Elle highlights how this ideal can impact self-perception. Even non-surgical methods like face masks aim to achieve this look; for example, the CELDERMA Daily Wear Fit Mask is marketed as a V-line lifting mask.
