{"id":34525,"date":"2026-09-25T10:57:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T03:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stmstyle.com\/?p=34525"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:31:50","slug":"short-chin-and-deep-nasolabial-folds-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stmstyle.com\/en\/jaw-surgery-en\/short-chin-and-deep-nasolabial-folds-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Facial Contouring for a Short Chin and Deep Nasolabial Folds: When Facial Structure, Not Just Skin, May Be the Underlying Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Facial Contouring for a Short Chin and Deep Nasolabial Folds: When Facial Structure, Not Just Skin, May Be the Underlying Cause
<\/strong>By NJH Plastic Surgery (Noh Jong Hoon Plastic Surgery)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When people notice deep nasolabial folds or feel that their chin looks short or underprojected, making the lower face appear less balanced, they often think first about treatments such as dermal filler or thread lifting.
However, the underlying cause is not always limited to changes in the outer skin or soft tissues. In some cases, concerns such as a short chin, receding chin, or deep nasolabial folds may also be influenced by the underlying facial bone structure, chin projection, and overall facial proportions.
This is why a detailed structural assessment is important before deciding whether the concern should be addressed with a non-surgical treatment or through Korean facial contouring and chin correction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the face is supported by an underlying bony framework, changes or deficiencies in that structure can directly affect the way the soft tissues appear on the surface.
If the bone beside the nose is relatively recessed or underdeveloped, or if the chin does not have enough length or projection, the lower face may look shorter, flatter, or less three-dimensional. This can also create deeper shadows around the nasolabial folds, making the face appear more aged even when the skin itself is not the only issue.
For this reason, concerns such as a short chin, receding chin, and deep nasolabial folds may sometimes need to be assessed from a facial bone structure and proportion perspective, not just as a skin or soft-tissue problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, when the underlying concern comes from the deeper facial bone structure, the most targeted solution may not be simply adding more volume to the overlying soft tissues.
Instead, the surgeon may consider facial contouring surgery or structural facial bone augmentation to reinforce and reshape areas where the bony foundation is lacking.
By correcting the underlying support in the appropriate location, the goal is to create a facial structure that looks more balanced, naturally proportioned, and harmonized with the rest of the face, while also taking long-term structural stability and safety into consideration.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Deep Nasolabial Folds May Be Related to Underlying Facial Structure, Not Just the Skin<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Deep Nasolabial Folds Are Not Always Caused by Skin Changes Alone<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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When nasolabial folds become more noticeable, many people first assume that the problem is caused by changes in the skin layer.
In reality, however, deep nasolabial folds can develop from several factors working together, including skin laxity, soft-tissue changes, facial fat volume, and even the underlying facial bone structure.
This means the visible fold may not always be a surface-level problem. In some cases, the depth of the nasolabial fold can also be influenced by the structural support beneath the skin and soft tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So before assuming that \u201ca deep fold simply needs more filler,\u201d it is important to identify the underlying cause first.
The key is to determine which structural layer is actually creating the nasolabial fold\u2014whether it comes mainly from skin laxity, soft-tissue descent, volume loss, or insufficient bony support.
Once the cause is clear, the treatment can be planned more precisely and matched to the structure that truly needs correction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n