It's been about 3 months. I'm originally not very sensitive to pain, so I didn't feel much pain. On the first day, maybe they put a painkiller injection into the IV, because it didn't hurt at all. Even after I was discharged on the second day, I didn't really notice it, but when I lay down to sleep, it throbbed and hurt a bit lol It wasn't extremely painful, but it bothered me so I couldn't sleepㅜㅜ Once I became aware of it, it bothered me a little, but on the third day, after they removed the bandage, I felt like I could live again. It didn't hurt either. After that, the swelling went down quickly, so after one week I went out without a mask, and after two weeks I put on makeup and met my friends. They said I had almost no swelling and didn't look like someone who had surgery lol I do tend to recover quickly.
My jaw was a huge complex for me (even after orthodontic treatment for Class III malocclusion, my chin was longer than the average person's), so I always covered it when taking photos and got really stressed comparing myself with others. But after surgery, I'm really happy! I don't have any major side effects, and the nerve sensation on the right side of my jaw hasn't fully returned yet. Maybe it's because I had asymmetry, so they resected more on the right side. They shaved off 6 mm from my chin, and I heard that's considered a lot. Maybe because of that, I've also heard a lot that my face looks smaller. It was truly a complex for me, so I think I'll still be satisfied even if sagging comes later!!
However, there are things I want to tell people who want to have the surgery.
1. Am I a suitable candidate for surgery? 2. Even if sagging or other minor side effects occur, can I accept them and still be satisfied?
I hope people who meet these two conditions get the surgery. First, when determining whether you are suitable for surgery, you need to look at many factors, such as philtrum length, midface length, mandibular nerve canal height, skin quality, age, and so on.
1. Philtrum length and midface length If your philtrum length or midface length is not on the short side in your current face, I recommend reconsidering contouring surgery. Even though my chin was longer than average, my philtrum was shorter than average. The doctor measured it with a ruler and said my philtrum was unusually short compared with my chin length. My midface length was also shorter than average or about average. In this kind of case, shaving down the chin makes the facial proportions harmonious and looks much prettier, but if not, you can end up looking cucumber-faced or horse-facedㅜㅜ I saw that many people were dissatisfied because of this. If you're not shaving off a lot of chin, it may not matter much, but if you're planning to shave off a similar amount to me, check your own philtrum length and midface length. Aesthetically, the forehead, midface, and chin ratio looks best when it is 1:1:0.8. Search things like the average philtrum length in Korea, take your own face size into account, and imagine what it would be like if you shaved down your chin. Then you'll get a rough answer.
2. Mandibular nerve canal height To start with the conclusion, it's better for it to be high. The higher the nerve canal is, the more length can be shaved off, and the safer it becomes. It's not enough that the nerve canal simply isn't cut; how close the bone is shaved to it is also important. If it is cut very close to the nerve canal, sensory abnormalities last longer and the chance of sensation not returning also increases. That means the chance of side effects becomes higher. So cutting a lot very close isn't what makes it good. A good surgery is a safe surgery where the bone is shaved at some distance from the nerve canal so the nerve can recover well.
3. Skin quality Of course, elastic skin is suitable for surgery. Firm skin rather than soft, stretchy skin, and thin skin rather than thick skin, has a lower chance of sagging.
4. Age The older you get, the slower recovery becomes and the higher the chance of sagging, right? If you've decided on surgery, do it as early as possible. Age is also a really important consideration.
Consider these things and check whether you are someone suitable for surgery. But even if you meet all of these conditions, if you're not confident you'll be satisfied with the surgery even if side effects appear, don't have the surgery. For me, it was truly a complex, and I had the surgery because I was confident I would be satisfied even if sagging or mild sensory abnormalities occurred. Sometimes I see people who don't have a complex or any angular features still going through with surgery just to refine their facial line, but unless you're a celebrity, don't do it. You lose more than you gain. I hope you make a wise choice.
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