V-line jaw surgery in Turkey narrows a wide lower face by reducing the angles of the lower jaw (mandible) and reshaping the chin, usually through incisions inside the mouth under general anaesthesia, with 1 to 2 days in hospital. It is one of several jawline and chin treatments in Turkey: bone surgery gives a permanent change, while botulinum toxin injections can only slim a bulky chewing muscle for some months. The most common complication is numbness of the chin or lower lip, which affected 6.5% of patients in a review of 588 operations and lasted beyond a year in 1.5% (Source: PRS Global Open, 588 cases).
V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey (V-Line Jaw Surgery) is a surgical option for lower facial contouring, and at International Clinics it is planned and performed by a facial plastic surgery team in a hospital setting.
What is V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey?
V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey is a cosmetic bone-contouring procedure that reduces and reshapes the lower jawbone and chin to create a slimmer, V-shaped lower face. It usually combines mandibular angle reduction (removing or shaving bone at the back corners of the jaw) with a genioplasty that narrows, shortens or repositions the chin. In a series of 588 mandibuloplasty patients, the operations were angle resection alone or angle resection combined with genioplasty and, in some patients, cheekbone (zygoma) reduction (Source: PRS Global Open, 588 cases).
Chin surgery itself (mentoplasty or genioplasty) changes the shape of the chin either with an implant or by moving or removing bone; a chin that projects too much is reduced by removing bone, typically under general anaesthesia (Source: ASPS).
This procedure goes beyond simple bone reduction. Before planning, surgeons evaluate the patient’s bone structure, the thickness of the masseter (chewing) muscle and the skin, because a wide lower face can come from bone, from muscle or from both. By altering the angles of the mandible and refining the chin, the lower third of the face looks narrower and softer. The change in bone is permanent, which is why the procedure attracts people seeking a structural improvement rather than a temporary one.
Jawline and Chin Treatments in Turkey: Surgical and Non-Surgical Options
Jawline and chin treatments in Turkey fall into two groups: bone surgery, which permanently changes the jaw and chin, and injections, which change muscle or soft tissue for a limited time. The right choice depends on whether the width comes from bone or from a large masseter muscle, which the surgeon checks by examination and imaging.
- Mandibular angle reduction: removes bone at the jaw angles to narrow the lower face.
- Sliding (osseous) genioplasty: the chin bone is cut and moved forward, backward or up and down, then fixed with plates or screws; the cut is made inside the mouth, so the scar is not visible (Source: Cleveland Clinic).
- Chin reduction: part of the chin bone is shaved or cut to reduce its length, width or projection, through an incision inside the mouth, under the chin, or both (Source: Cleveland Clinic).
- Chin implant: a silicone implant adds projection to a small chin, placed through a small incision inside the mouth or under the chin (Source: ASPS).
- Masseter botulinum toxin: injections into an enlarged chewing muscle; studies measured a 22% to 31% decrease in muscle thickness 3 months after treatment, but the effect is reversible and is usually repeated 2 to 4 times a year (Source: Bioinformation review).
For non-surgical jawline contouring, see our guide to the Texas jawline; for fullness under the chin, submental liposuction treats fat rather than bone, and buccal fat removal in Turkey slims the cheeks. Jaw and chin contouring is also part of facial bone feminization surgery.
Why Choose International Clinics for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey?
Choosing where to have bone surgery of the face is a decision about safety first. Undergoing V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey with International Clinics means a hospital-based operation, an all-inclusive package and medical follow-up before you fly home; check every point below for yourself during your consultations.
Here are the reasons patients select us for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey:
Surgical Team: Plastic and maxillofacial surgeons who perform facial bone contouring; ask about their training and how many similar operations they have done.
Imaging-Based Planning: X-rays or CT scans of the jaw are used to plan how much bone can be removed safely away from the nerve.
Hospital Setting: The operation is done in a hospital rather than an office-based day clinic. A case report of severe bleeding after office-based mandibular osteotomy advises against office-based day surgery for this operation because of the jaw’s complex blood vessels (Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery).
Comprehensive Care: Medical monitoring before and after the surgery, including the hospital stay and check-ups before you travel.
Cost Efficiency: An all-inclusive package with the items included stated in writing before you travel.
Accommodation: Hotel stay during the recovery days in Istanbul.
Logistics: Airport transfers and personal interpreters provided.
Natural Aesthetics: Planning focused on balanced, realistic facial proportions rather than maximum bone removal.
Together, these points help make your V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey a well-organised and safer experience.
Who is the Ideal Candidate for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey?
The ideal candidate for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey is a healthy adult, whose facial bones have finished growing, with a wide or square lower face caused mainly by bone, who does not smoke and has realistic expectations. For chin surgery, Cleveland Clinic describes the ideal candidate as someone who has reached full skeletal maturity (typically the late teen years), has no jaw disorder, does not smoke and is healthy (Source: Cleveland Clinic).
Review these criteria to determine your eligibility for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey:
Wide Jawline: Individuals whose lower jawbone is wide at the angles.
Square Chin: Patients wanting a narrower, softer chin profile.
Facial Asymmetry: Those with bony imbalance of the jaw or chin, after a jaw-function problem has been ruled out.
Good Health: Individuals without serious uncontrolled medical conditions.
Realistic Expectations: Patients who understand what bone surgery can and cannot change.
Stable Weight: Those with a stable weight, since fat in the cheeks and neck also affects the jawline.
Full Bone Growth: Adults whose facial bones have fully developed.
Non-Smokers: Individuals willing to stop smoking before and after surgery to support healing.
Meeting these conditions makes you a suitable candidate to discuss V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey with the surgeon.
If the width comes mainly from a large masseter muscle rather than bone, botulinum toxin injections may be considered first, although their effect wears off and they are repeated regularly (Source: Bioinformation review).
Step-by-Step Procedure for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey
V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey is performed under general anaesthesia through incisions inside the mouth: the surgeon exposes the jawbone, removes bone at the angles, reshapes the chin, fixes the chin segment with small plates and closes the incisions with dissolvable stitches. In the 588-case series, incisions were made in the angle area and inside the mouth from the central vestibule to the canine teeth, sliding genioplasty was added when needed, and patients stayed in hospital 1 to 2 days with a compressive dressing for 4 to 5 days (Source: PRS Global Open, 588 cases).
The surgical stages involved in V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey:
General Anesthesia: You are asleep for the whole operation.
Internal Incisions: Incisions are made inside the mouth, so no scar is visible on the face.
Tissue Separation: The soft tissues are lifted to expose the jawbone while protecting the nerves.
Bone Removal: Excess bone is removed from the jaw angles.
Chin Reshaping: The chin bone is narrowed, shortened or moved to create a tapered shape.
Micro-Fixation: Small plates and screws hold the repositioned chin bone; they are usually left in place.
Wound Suturing: The incisions are closed with dissolvable stitches, which dissolve within a few weeks (Source: Cleveland Clinic).
Compression Bandaging: A supportive dressing is applied to reduce swelling.
This systematic approach is designed to make V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey as safe as possible.
V-Line Jaw Surgery Details and Techniques
The key facts about V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey are general anaesthesia, incisions inside the mouth, 1 to 2 days in hospital and about 1 to 2 weeks before returning to normal activities. The table below summarises what to expect.
| Surgical Parameter | Clinical Details |
| Procedure Duration | Depends on how many areas are treated; chin reduction alone takes 1 to 3 hours, and combined angle and chin surgery takes longer. |
| Anesthesia Type | General anaesthesia. |
| Hospital Stay | 1 to 2 days of inpatient monitoring. |
| Incision Placement | Intraoral (inside the mouth), leaving no visible facial scar. |
| Initial Recovery | Swelling and bruising can last up to 2 weeks; normal activities usually resume after 7 to 10 days. |
| Final Results | Visible gradually as the swelling resolves over the following weeks and months. |
The duration, hospital stay and recovery figures come from published series and patient guides: the 588-case mandibuloplasty review for the hospital stay, and Cleveland Clinic for chin surgery time and early recovery (Sources: PRS Global Open, 588 cases, Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic).
Pros and Cons of V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey
The main advantage of V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey is a permanent, narrower lower face without facial scars; the main disadvantages are swelling, weeks of recovery and a small risk of lasting numbness or other complications. Weigh both before committing.
| Pros (Advantages) | Cons (Risks & Disadvantages) |
| Facial Harmony: A narrower, more tapered lower face. | Temporary Swelling: Facial swelling and bruising, which can last up to 2 weeks. |
| Permanent Results: The bone change is permanent. | Recovery Time: Normal activities after 7 to 10 days; the final contour takes longer to settle. |
| No Visible Scars: Surgery is done through incisions inside the mouth. | Nerve Numbness: Numbness of the chin or lower lip; usually temporary, but it persisted at one year in 1.5% of patients in a 588-case series. |
| Confidence: Many patients feel more comfortable with their facial profile. | Anesthesia and Bleeding Risks: General anaesthesia risks and, rarely, heavy bleeding needing treatment. |
| Package Price: An all-inclusive package price agreed in advance. | Dietary Restrictions: A liquid or soft diet for the first days. |
| Experienced Surgeons: Facial bone contouring is done by experienced plastic and maxillofacial surgeons. | Infection Risk: Infection occurred in about 3% of patients in the same series, mostly treated with antibiotics. |
The risk figures in the table come from a review of 588 mandibuloplasty patients, where sensory deficit (6.46%) and infection (3.23%) were the most common complications, and one patient needed a blood transfusion for bleeding during surgery (Source: PRS Global Open, 588 cases).
Nerve Injury and Numbness After V-Line Surgery
The nerve most at risk is the inferior alveolar nerve and its mental branch, which run through the lower jaw and give feeling to the lower lip and chin. In the 588-case review, 38 patients (6.46%) had a sensory deficit of the chin, lower lip or inside the mouth, and 9 patients (1.53%) still had it at one year; one patient had a temporary facial nerve weakness that recovered by 6 months (Source: PRS Global Open, 588 cases).
Numbness after the chin part of the operation is more frequent but mostly short-lived: in 321 patients who had a narrowing and shortening genioplasty, 87 (27.1%) had temporary sensory changes around the chin, and all of them recovered within 3 months (Source: PRS Global Open, 321 genioplasties).
Bleeding, Infection and Other Complications
Other reported complications of mandibular contouring include infection, uneven results, a small step in the bone at the chin–jaw junction and wound opening. In the genioplasty series, a minor bony step-off occurred in 2.5% of patients, wound dehiscence in 0.6% and wound infection in 0.6% (Source: PRS Global Open, 321 genioplasties).
Heavy bleeding from facial vessels is rare but can block the airway, which is why the authors of a case report recommend doing mandibular osteotomy in hospital rather than as office-based day surgery (Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery).
Call your surgeon at once if you notice increasing swelling on one side, bleeding, fever or new numbness of the face; Cleveland Clinic also lists bleeding, blood clots, infection, numbness around the chin or jaw and scarring as risks of chin reduction (Source: Cleveland Clinic).
Recovery Timeline for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey
Recovery from V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey takes about 1 to 2 weeks for daily activities, while swelling settles gradually over the following months. After a sliding genioplasty, swelling and bruising can last up to two weeks, a liquid or soft diet is needed for several days, dressings come off after 3 to 4 days and most people return to work and exercise after 7 to 10 days (Source: Cleveland Clinic).
Following your surgeon’s aftercare instructions lowers the risk of problems. Swelling is the main issue in the early weeks and hides the new bone contour; as the weeks pass, the soft tissues adapt to the reshaped jawline and the V-shape becomes visible.
A typical recovery timeline after V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey:
Days 1–2: Hospital stay; compressive dressing on the face for 4 to 5 days.
Week One: Rest at the hotel, short walks, liquid or soft diet, cold compresses and careful mouth hygiene.
Week Two: Swelling and bruising ease; most people resume work and light activities after 7 to 10 days.
Month One: Daily activities without strenuous exertion; follow your surgeon’s advice on chewing harder foods.
Months Two to Three: Most of the swelling resolves and the new contour becomes clearer. Temporary chin numbness after genioplasty usually resolves within 3 months.
Month Six: Return to contact sports only when your surgeon confirms the bone has healed.
Routine Checkups: Follow-up visits, with X-rays if your surgeon needs to check the bone and plates.
Final Outcome: The lasting, slimmer lower facial profile.
Patience and following instructions support a smooth recovery from V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey.
The hospital stay and dressing times in this timeline come from the 588-case series, and the 3-month recovery of chin numbness from the 321-patient genioplasty series (Sources: PRS Global Open, 588 cases and PRS Global Open, 321 genioplasties).
How Long to Stay in Turkey and When You Can Fly
Plan to stay in Istanbul for at least 7 to 10 days after V-line surgery. The NHS advises avoiding flying for 7 to 10 days after facial procedures because flying soon after major surgery raises the risk of blood clots, and recommends asking in advance where follow-up will take place and what happens if a complication appears after you return home (Source: NHS).
Real Patient Stories and Before-and-After Photos
Patient experiences and before-and-after photos help you see what V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey can realistically change, but they are not a promise of your own result. At International Clinics, patients from many countries come with different jaw shapes and goals, and the surgical plan is built around each person’s anatomy.
Patients most often describe the first week as the hardest part, mainly because of swelling and the soft diet, and the change in the lower face as becoming clearer once the swelling settles. The NHS recommends having two consultations with the surgeon before surgery and asking to see before-and-after pictures of their own work (Source: NHS).
When you look at before-and-after photos, compare pictures taken from the same angles and in the same light, ask how long after surgery they were taken, and ask which procedures (angle reduction, genioplasty or both) each patient had.
Your Medical Journey with International Clinics
Your journey with International Clinics combines the operation, the hospital stay and the travel logistics in one package, so that you know before you travel what is included.
Services included in your V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey package:
Free Consultation: Online medical evaluation of your photos and history before you travel.
Transfers: Private transportation between the airport, hotel and hospital.
Hotels: Accommodation during your recovery days in Istanbul.
Personal Translator: An interpreter who speaks your language.
Medical Testing: Preoperative blood tests and the required medical screenings.
Hospital Surgery: The operation in a hospital, with anaesthesia by an anaesthesia team.
Nursing Care: Nursing care during your hospital stay.
Post-Op Follow-up: Remote follow-up after you return to your home country.
These services are designed to make your journey for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey simpler.
V-Line Jaw Surgery Cost in Turkey
The International Clinics package price for V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey is €3,500. The final quote is confirmed after the surgeon reviews your photos and imaging, because it depends on whether the jaw angles, the chin or both are treated and on any additional procedure done at the same time, such as cheekbone reduction. For other facial and body procedures, see our overview of plastic surgery in Turkey and maxillofacial surgery in Turkey.
Expert Pro-Tips
These practical tips help your recovery after V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey; your surgeon’s own instructions always come first.
Liquid and Soft Diet: Broths, smoothies and soft foods for the first days, then a gradual return to normal food as advised; avoid hard or crunchy foods early on (Source: Cleveland Clinic).
Cold Compresses: Apply cold packs as instructed to reduce facial swelling.
Elevate Head: Sleep with your head raised on pillows to limit overnight swelling.
Oral Hygiene: Rinse gently with the prescribed mouthwash after meals to keep the incisions inside the mouth clean.
Stop Smoking: Do not smoke; smoking slows healing.
Wear Garment: Keep the facial compression dressing on exactly as instructed.
Avoid Exertion: Skip the gym and heavy lifting until your surgeon allows it.
Attend Checkups: Keep every follow-up appointment, and report new numbness, bleeding or fever at once.
Following this advice protects the result of your V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey.
Conclusion
In summary, V-Line Jaw Surgery in Turkey (V-Line Jaw Surgery) is a permanent bone-contouring option for people with a wide or square lower face who want a slimmer, more tapered profile. It is real surgery, with about 1 to 2 weeks of downtime and a small risk of lasting numbness, so it should be done in a hospital by an experienced team after careful planning. If you are considering it, International Clinics can arrange a free online consultation to assess whether bone surgery, injections or a combination suits your face.
Medical review and disclaimer:
This article was reviewed by a specialist physician contracted with International Clinics. It is general health information, not a substitute for medical advice, and results vary between individuals.
