It has already been 12 months, exactly one year, since I had double-jaw surgery with Dr. Shin Hee-jin at Eyu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery >.< Before surgery, I hated taking photos because of my long face and protruding chin, and I especially hated being photographed with the rear camera lol. Now I have changed so much that I wonder why I was ever so stressed about it!! Since high school, my long face and protruding chin had been my biggest complexes After becoming an adult, I also received dental consultations, but I was told that simple orthodontics would not be enough and that double-jaw surgery was needed to improve the external appearance as well. At first, it was such a major surgery and I was very afraid, so I could not decide easily. But as time passed, whenever I took photos, it felt as if only my chin stood out first, and even looking in the mirror became stressful After deliberating for a long time, I finally decided to have double-jaw surgery.
When researching clinics, I really put in a lot of effort both in person and online. What mattered most to me was whether orthodontic collaboration was available, whether the result would be natural rather than excessive, and whether the doctor had extensive surgical experience and many real patient reviews. Since my case also required orthodontic treatment, I liked that Eyu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery had an orthodontics department as well. I asked so many questions during the consultation, and Dr. Shin Hee-jin explained each one kindly, which made me trust the clinic. So I ultimately decided to have surgery there
And now, finally, month 12!! At first, the process from surgery through recovery felt very long, but looking back, the year seems to have passed incredibly quickly lol. In particular, last month my orthodontic treatment was also completed, so I felt even more relieved that the long process had finally ended!! Now I can eat almost as I did before surgery without worrying, and there is hardly any discomfort or concern when using my jaw. In the past, I was careful with chewy or hard foods because I was afraid they might strain my jaw, but now I hardly think about that at all Most of all, my current face has become so familiar that I sometimes forget I even had double-jaw surgery lol. Then I see an old photo and the before-and-after difference is so striking that I think, “Was my jaw really that far out?”
What I wanted was a clear improvement in my long face and protruding chin without making it look obvious that I had surgery. Looking at myself now, I think the result turned out exactly in the direction I wanted, so my satisfaction is extremely high!! Before surgery, I was self-conscious about my profile, and my chin appeared first whenever I took photos, which was stressful. Now, even if someone suddenly photographs me with the rear camera, I no longer avoid it like before lol. People around me say my facial impression has become much softer, and those who see me after a long time often say I look prettier. Every time I hear that, I think I made the right decision
The process of deciding on surgery, having the operation, recovering, and completing orthodontics was not short, but looking back now that a year has passed, the satisfaction of today remains much stronger than the difficult recovery period. I had spent years worrying about my long face and protruding chin, and now my appearance and confidence have changed so much that I feel it was a waste to have worried for so long!! It feels amazing that a whole year has already passed since my surgery with Dr. Shin Hee-jin at Eyu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery lol. In the end, I can only think that I made the right choice by having surgery >.< I will continue taking care of myself and maintaining the result This has been my genuine, self-paid, highly satisfying 12-month review after completing the long journey of double-jaw surgery plus orthodontics!!