Hello. It has now been 6 months since I had double-jaw surgery and chin reduction surgery, and before that I also had the cheekbone plate removal surgery. I had all of my surgeries done by Dr. Choi Bong-gyun at CBK Plastic Surgery. Because I had a bad experience years ago with a cheekbone reduction surgery at a hospital I visited just from seeing an ad, I spent a lot of time going around and carefully looking for a surgeon whose skill I could trust. In the end, I feel so satisfied now, like I have started a new life. I wanted to leave a real review to help people like me!!
- Reason for surgery: As you can tell from the photos, I had a peanut-shaped face, a long midface, and facial asymmetry, so I looked very harsh. When I was younger, I thought double-jaw surgery was a huge operation only for people with severe malocclusion, so I figured I would have to live with fillers forever. Then as I got older, I learned it could improve appearance too, and I started going around to hospitals for consultations.
- Why I chose the hospital: After getting cheekbone reduction surgery at another hospital, I kept hurting, so I mainly visited hospitals specializing in revision surgery and went to several consultations. They explained the surgery process in detail, and their aftercare and emergency preparedness during surgery were systematic, so I chose this hospital. My recovery after surgery was fast, and above all, the cheekbone pain disappeared. So for my double-jaw surgery as well, I went straight to Dr. Choi Bong-gyun, whose skill I had personally experienced.
- Hospital facilities and medical staff: I am not usually very scared, but double-jaw surgery still made me extremely nervous. So the atmosphere of the hospital was very important to me. Here, the director, the staff, and the nurses were all so kind, and they gave me encouraging words that helped me believe the surgery would go well and control my nerves. Even while I was hospitalized after surgery, they kept checking on my condition and treated me so comfortably, like an older sister, that it helped ease my pain and fear. Even the anesthesiologist calmly explained everything from how to breathe deeply to how to breathe after surgery, so even while I was on the operating table feeling tense, I could breathe along with the director and relax a little. The inpatient room was also comfortable, so there was no inconvenience. I accidentally tugged on the urinary catheter and it was leaking, but they calmly handled everything, and every time they came by they were kind and made me feel at ease. I want to take this chance to say I am truly, deeply grateful.
- Progress and 6-month review: To get to the point first, I have been recommending it to my younger sibling and cousins. If I am recommending it to my family, that says everything. Of course the period right after surgery was difficult. But even if I could turn back time, I would do it again. When I read reviews before surgery, it seemed like some people had temporary side effects such as jaw pain or clicking sounds, so I went into the surgery prepared for that. But I did not have even mild side effects. I followed the doctor’s instructions, watched my food, and walked a lot, and by the 3-month mark I had no trouble chewing somewhat hard foods, and the swelling had also gone down a lot. Thinking back to the side effects I had from cheekbone pain, I think the absence of side effects is all thanks to the doctor’s skill. My mouth opens well, I have no pain at all, and right now there is only a little residual swelling left. I am so excited to see my face once all the swelling is gone. If Dr. Choi Bong-gyun also does other cosmetic surgeries, I would want to have all of them done by him T_T. One of the best decisions I have made in my life was getting double-jaw surgery and having surgery done by Dr. Choi Bong-gyun. Now I enjoy taking photos and being photographed, and I, who never knew how to dress up, learned makeup and even went on a diet, so I have been going out and enjoying life. Not only did my face become softer in shape, but my midface also got shorter, so my face looks smaller, and people around me keep telling me my proportions look so good haha. I have completely regained the confidence I lost. I do think it would have been better if I had done it when I was younger, but I am happy that I did it now, because it means I can live the rest of my life beautifully. Do not shrink back because of your face shape, and I hope you quickly live a second life like I did! And thank you so much, doctor.