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Luho Plastic Surgery

Pelican neck Surgery

From 5,000,000 KRW/ surgery

- One-line summary: The Pelican procedure at Luho Plastic Surgery is a customized surgery for improving a double chin. - Key benefits: Through a minimal incision, it simultaneously improves submental fat, sagging skin, and neck muscles to provide a lifting effect. - Procedure/technique: Through a minimal submental incision, fat and lax platysma muscle are removed, the muscles are contoured, and the submandibular glands are repositioned. Finally, a V-Fit injection is administered to reduce swelling. - Recovery/precautions: The procedure takes approximately 1 hour and is performed under sedation anesthesia. The recovery period is 1 week, with sutures removed after 7 days. Hospitalization is not required.

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Surgery Overview

Average Surgery TimeApproximately 1 hour
Recovery PeriodInitial Recovery : 5~7 days

Before & After

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Pelican Surgery

Pelican Surgery to restore a hidden jawline and neckline

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- Surgery duration

Approximately 1 hour

- Anesthesia method

Sedation anesthesia

- Hospitalization

Not required

- Suture removal

Day 7

- Follow-up visits

2 visits

- Recovery period

1 week

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LUHO Pelican Surgery

Detail 1

A double chin commonly develops due to excess facial fat or loss of elasticity in the area, causing sagging. When the muscles under the chin are weakened and the double chin remains despite diet or exercise, liposuction alone may not provide satisfactory results. Pelican Surgery can help achieve a slimmer jawline.

Before & After

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Liposuction vs. Pelican Surgery

Standard Double Chin Liposuction

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- A method that simply removes fat

- With a simple liposuction approach, improvement may be limited when the muscles are stretched or sagging

Pelican Surgery

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✅ Simultaneous improvement of fat, sagging skin, and neck muscles through a minimal incision

✅ More effective when excess fat has caused skin laxity

✅ Tightens fat, muscles, and sagging skin to help prevent skin sagging, address the underlying causes, and provide a lifting effect

LUHO Plastic Surgery Pelican Surgery

Suitable in These Cases

1. When a double chin is caused by a structurally short chin

2. When laser treatments or procedures have not improved the double chin

3. When concerned about skin sagging or a double chin after facial contouring surgery

4. When the area beneath the chin has become bulging due to aging

Surgical Method

STEP 01 | Double Chin Liposuction

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Through a minimal incision under the chin, a cannula is used to thoroughly remove both the small superficial fat deposits and the larger deeper fat deposits.

STEP 02 | Excision of Sagging Platysma Muscle

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*A - Sagging platysma muscle / B - Deep fat removal

Through the minimally incised area, the sagging platysma muscle (neck muscle) beneath the chin is incised.

STEP 03 | Muscle Contouring

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The excised platysma muscles on both sides are brought together at the center and sutured.

STEP 04 | Submandibular Gland Repositioning

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When the submandibular salivary glands are large, they are repositioned upward toward the inner side of the jawbone to enhance double chin improvement.

STEP 05 | V-Fit Injection

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Lastly, V-Fit Injection helps eliminate waste products from the face, brighten the complexion, and reduce facial swelling.

Systematic, Comprehensive Preoperative Evaluation System

Ultrasound examination is used to precisely analyze the fat and muscle structure and plan surgery with consideration for the balance of the overall facial contour.

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Facial Fat Structure Analysis

The jawline and fat distribution are assessed to determine the surgical approach.

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Detailed Ultrasound Analysis

The fat and muscle structures are closely assessed.

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LUHO Plastic Surgery Pelican Surgery

Before double chin surgery, LUHO Plastic Surgery thoroughly analyzes the jaw structure and degree of muscle sagging to establish an appropriate surgical plan and provide personalized surgery for each patient.

LUHO Care Program

At LUHO Plastic Surgery, the surgeon performing the procedure is responsible for all treatment and care.

Direct Care by Medical Staff

The attending board-certified plastic surgeon provides dedicated care from beginning to end

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Recovery Laser/Radiofrequency Care

Shortens the recovery period by enhancing pain relief, swelling reduction, regeneration, and healing functions

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Scar Care

Cleaner scar management with treatment by a board-certified plastic surgeon

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