It has already been one year since I had double-jaw surgery with Doctor A at [Clinic A]! Before surgery, I had many worries and deliberated a great deal, so it feels amazing that I am already writing my 12-month review; time has gone by so quickly, haha. I first decided on surgery because orthodontic treatment alone seemed as though it would take too long. My dentist also said that, considering chewing function and jaw health as I get older, double-jaw surgery would be more appropriate. Rather than changing only my appearance, I wanted to properly improve the functional aspects as well, so after much deliberation, I decided to have surgery!
My dentist recommended an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic or a university hospital, so I looked into several places. Among them, [Clinic A] inspired the most confidence because it appeared to have extensive double-jaw surgery experience and a well-established safety system. After looking up various reviews, I decided to have surgery with Doctor A!
Now that a year has passed, my face seems to have settled in completely and naturally as my own face, haha. From the beginning, rather than wanting an overly slim or artificial V-line, I wanted my jaw to recede naturally and my overall facial contour to become softer. Looking at it now, it has settled in just as I wanted, so I am very satisfied. Most of the swelling has gone down, and my facial contour and overall proportions have become much more natural. Whenever I take photos or look in the mirror, I think I made the right choice in having surgery!
Above all, I am most satisfied with the functional improvements. Chewing function was the biggest reason I chose surgery, and now my occlusion is stable and fits well, and chewing food has become truly comfortable. I can eat comfortably without worrying about what type of food it is, unlike before, and I experience almost no inconvenience in daily life, haha. I am pleased with the external changes too, but I think my satisfaction is even greater because the functional aspect—the reason I initially chose surgery—has improved as well!
At first, double-jaw surgery itself was frightening, and I had many concerns about recovery and side effects. But looking back now, one year later, I truly think I did well to have surgery with Doctor A. As time goes by, my face has settled in naturally and the functional aspects have become more comfortable too, so I am living very satisfied!
If you are considering double-jaw surgery, I hope you receive sufficient consultations and carefully decide whether it is a procedure you need. For me, it improved not only my appearance but also my function in a satisfying way. If you want both natural changes and functional improvement, I would also like to recommend consulting Doctor A at [Clinic A]. Even now, one year later, I remain very satisfied, haha.