‘Long face’ refers to the unusually long vertical dimension of the face compared to its horizontal width. It is an aesthetic concern that results from a long and protruding chin portion, and in the case where it is accompanied by bimaxillary protrusion or facial asymmetry, correction is necessary.

There are different surgical methods available to correct a long face, depending on the accompanying functional problems. Simple chin protrusion and long jaw can be easily corrected through cutting the tip of the chin. However, this method can result in an unbalanced jaw line. Long face, accompanied by other conditions like malocclusion, facial asymmetry and bimaxillary protrusion, a two-jaw orthognathic surgery is required. A part of the upper and lower jaw is fractured then adjusted accordingly. If aesthetics is not improved sufficiently with orthognathic surgery, facial contouring surgery may be required additionally.

Long Face Correction Surgery

Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic surgery is required if both the upper and lower jaw are long. Adjustment of only the chin portion to correct a long face, may result in an unnatural facial balance.

Fracturing of the upper and lower jaw

Additional genioplasty if required

Adjustment of fractured upper
and lower jaw

Fastening of the bone

Genioplasty (Sandwich Technique)

Genioplasty is applied if only the lower jaw is long. The lower jaw (chin portion) is fractured horizontally into sections. The centre piece is removed and the tip piece is fastened on to the major jaw portion. This method is suitable for patients with short chin or protruding chin.

Characteristics that may require long face correction surgery:

• The lower jaw is over-developed or the upper jaw is under-developed
• Long facial profile due to excessive length of chin
• Lower teeth protruding in front of the upper teeth (Underbite)
• Large and wide lower jaw
• Protruding chin that is aesthetically displeasing

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Basic Surgery Information

Post-operative edema, bleeding, inflammation and other side effects vary in each individual. Consult with the postoperative care staff at Zeah if there are concerns or discomfort.

Safety + safety, sufficient consultation with the operating surgeon/ co-consultation with specialists, simultaneous improvement on aesthetic issues + functional problems/ systematic diagnosis + detailed plan, accurate and precise operation

• Safety first! Safe operation management system

  Zeah Dental Hospital is equipped with experts and advanced UPS technology that enables uninterrupted surgical procedures during emergency situations. Each operating room consists of defibrillators and emergency kits, along with state-of-the-art monitoring systems that reviews the patient in real time.

• Specialist collaboration, perfecting the improvements to aesthetic and functional issues

  Zeah Dental Hospital consist of various specialists that collaborate to deliver results. Their expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic surgery, orthodontics, prosthetics and anaesthetics ensures to improve both aesthetic and functional issues.

• Sufficient consultation directly with the operating surgeon + reliable surgery

  Dr. Young Ho Kang is a highly experienced orthognathic surgeon that has no records of failure or accident in any of the 4000 surgeries he has performed over the last 15 years. He personally consults each patient to tailor the surgical procedures to deliver the highest level of satisfaction in a functional and aesthetic aspect.

• Systematic diagnosis, detailed treatment planning and precise operation

  Zeah Dental Hospital deliberately carries out a comprehensive examination
  prior to surgery for safety purposes and to ensure accurate results.
  The examinations include blood and disease tests plus CT and cephalon x-rays. Preliminary simulation of the surgical procedure is done, comparing the actual face and ideal facial shape based on the dental model and pictures of the oral cavity to maximize desired results.