Jawline Contour Injections in Korea
What the Treatment Is
- This refers to injectables targeted at the lower face—chin, jawline, masseter muscle, sub-mental fat—designed to define, reshape, or balance the jawline without surgery.
- Typical methods include:
- Neurotoxins (e.g., for masseter muscle relaxation so the jaw appears slimmer)
- Dermal fillers (e.g., hyaluronic acid or calcium-based fillers to add structure or projection)
- Fat-dissolving injections (to reduce under-chin/sub-jaw fat and enhance the contour)
- Sometimes injections are combined with thread lifts or energy-based tightening for improved effect.
- This type of treatment is very popular in Korea given the strong industry in facial contouring, including the so-called “V-line” aesthetic.
Who It’s Good For
- Individuals who:
- Feel their jawline is soft or lacks definition, especially on the chin or lower border.
- Have a wider lower face due to muscle bulk (masseter) rather than bone, and prefer a non-surgical slimming approach.
- Have localized fat under the chin or along the jawline creating less contour.
- Wish to avoid surgery or major downtime, yet want visible improvement.
- Important: If the wide jawline is due to bone structure (e.g., large mandible angles) then injections may have limited effect and surgical options might be necessary.
What Happens During the Procedure
- First you have a consultation where your facial anatomy, skin quality, and desired contour are assessed.
- The injectable plan is explained: whether you’ll receive filler, neurotoxin, fat-dissolving agent, or a combination.
- On the day of treatment:
- Numbing or topical anesthetic may be applied.
- The doctor injects the product(s) into predetermined points along the jaw, chin, masseter, etc.
- The session is relatively quick (minutes to ≤ 1 hour depending on area and combination).
- Immediately afterwards you’ll see some effect (especially with filler); neurotoxin effects appear in 2-4 weeks.
- Downtime tends to be minimal: mild swelling, bruising possible for 1-2 days; many people return to normal life quickly.
Costs & Practical Aspects in Korea
- While each clinic and treatment vary, typical cost ranges (indicative only) in Korea:
- Masseter neurotoxin: approx. ₩ 50,000-250,000 per session.
- Dermal fillers (chin / jawline): approx. ₩ 200,000-600,000+ per syringe/area.
- Fat-dissolving injections: roughly ₩ 100,000-300,000+ per session.
- When evaluating cost, also check: premium vs domestic brands of injectables; number of units/syringes; clinic reputation; whether international patient support is available.
- For international clients: many Korean clinics offer English-speaking coordinators, virtual consults, and packages.
Aftercare & What to Expect
- Immediately after: you may experience slight swelling, redness, tenderness—mainly from filler. Neurotoxin may take time to show effect.
- Avoid: vigorous massage of the treated area, heavy chewing (if masseter was treated), sauna/steam for ~24-48 hours. Some clinics advise avoiding strong heat or facial treatments for a bit.
- Results:
- Fillers: immediate visible contour; full settle over days to a week.
- Neurotoxin: visible thinning of masseter muscle in 2-4 weeks; effect lasts ~4-6 months (depending) for muscle-slimming treatments. Seoul Delight Dermatology Clinic+1
- Maintenance will be required (touch-up sessions) if you want to keep the look.
- Realistic expectation: The contour improvement is usually moderate-to-significant, but not as dramatic as surgical bone reduction. Good results depend on appropriate patient selection and anatomy.
Why Korea Is a Strong Option
- High level of expertise in facial aesthetic treatments and contouring.
- Wide selection of techniques and combination treatments (injections + lifting + tightening) that allow tailored shaping.
- Competitive pricing compared to many other countries for comparable expertise and products.
- Many clinics cater to international patients with multilingual staff, virtual consults, transparent info.
- Culture of facial contouring in Korea emphasises the “V-line” shape (slender lower face, defined chin) which means many clinics specialise in lower-face injectable treatments.
What to Verify & Ask Your Clinic
- Ensure the practitioner is qualified and experienced in lower face injections and contouring (not just standard fillers).
- Ask for previous before/after photos of jawline/chin injections in similar case-types.
- Verify the product brands being used (filler type, neurotoxin brand) and whether it is authorised locally.
- Discuss your specific anatomy: whether your concern is muscle bulk, fat, bone width, skin laxity—injections will address only muscle/fat/soft tissue, not bone.
- Ask about follow-up and maintenance plan: how long results typically last, when you should re-visit.
- Understand risks and realistic outcomes: potential asymmetry, migration of filler, uneven muscle effect, minor bruising or swelling.
- For international patients: ask about language support, virtual compliance, recovery guidance, after-care given you may travel.
Final Thoughts & Next Step
If you’re looking for a non-surgical way to sharpen your jawline, balance your chin profile and refine the lower face, jawline contour injections in Korea can be a strong option. They offer less downtime than surgery and can deliver meaningful results—provided the approach is matched to your anatomy, expectations are realistic, and you choose a reputable clinic.
📌 Next step: Book a consultation (either virtual or in-person) at a trusted Seoul clinic. Bring clear photos of your face from front and side, and prepare to ask about your jawline anatomy (muscle vs fat vs bone) so you get informed advice on whether injections alone are the right route.

