Recovery log, 3 weeks after orthognathic surgery at Iu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The time I spent thinking about orthognathic surgery was longer than I expected. It was not so severe that it caused major problems in daily life, but my malocclusion and underbite had been a long-standing complex, and whenever I saw reports of postoperative side effects or long recovery periods, I could not decide easily. I was also working, so the time burden was significant, and I first lived while correcting my bite with orthodontics. My teeth were already fairly straight, so even after orthodontic treatment there was not much visible change, but my worries about my jaw remained. In particular, whenever I looked in a mirror or took selfies, it felt like the facial asymmetry on one side stood out even more in photos taken by other people, and taking pictures gradually became burdensome. As time went by, I felt that this complex was affecting even my self-esteem, and then after going through some personal matters I was able to secure time for recovery through leave from work, so I decided to gather my courage before it was too late. Choosing the hospital was also done carefully. I had spent a long time researching orthognathic surgery, so I had many concerns, but after consulting at Iu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, they started with systematic examinations, and Dr. Shin Hee-jin explained the surgery process and recovery process calmly and in detail, which made me feel much more at ease. I could ask questions comfortably, and the fact that this was an oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic that considered both functional treatment and aesthetic aspects was what I trusted most. I was very nervous, but I decided to go ahead with surgery because I trusted Dr. Shin Hee-jin. And before I knew it, it had become 3 weeks since surgery. Today I went to Iu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to check my progress and have the stitches removed, and Dr. Shin Hee-jin told me that recovery was going well, which reassured me a lot. The stitch removal also finished faster than I expected, and my mouth opens much more comfortably than before. The swelling is still going down, and I can feel my facial sensation gradually returning, so I look forward to how I will change day by day. Now I want to keep practicing mouth opening and focus on recovering my jaw muscles. I am still waiting to eat regular meals, but since recovery is progressing smoothly, I plan to manage myself a little more diligently. Before surgery I had many worries, but now I am recovering with peace of mind because Dr. Shin Hee-jin and the medical staff at Iu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are carefully checking my progress and providing attentive care. In my next review, I will come back with a more natural-looking appearance. :)