Hello While getting nose surgery this time, I joined this community and thought I would write a review of my double-jaw surgery!
I had surgery-first double-jaw surgery for a protruding lower jaw and malocclusion (double-jaw + square jaw + chin tip). For 20 years, there was so much criticism toward my appearance when I was far too young, and it was truly difficult. People speak without hesitation toward appearances that are different from their own. It was a very, very big complex for me, and I really wanted to have it done.
First of all, the 5 days after surgery are truly painful. The oral airway area is all extremely swollen, so breathing is uncomfortable, it hurts so much, and at the time it felt like I was experiencing hell. Of course, now I am completely fine.
I wanted a natural look, and I asked them to make it subtle, natural, and elegant.
The first side effect that comes is sensory abnormality. It has come back slightly, but it is still continuing up to now, and sensation is dull in my lower right jaw and the right side of my lower lip. At first, I would say I dribbled food, or my mouth shape was very awkward.
The second side effect is an uneven facial contour due to hollow cheeks. I had double-jaw contouring, but my facial contour is not smooth, haha. Surprising, right? It may be a side effect of orthodontic treatment, but anyway, after having double-jaw surgery and two types of facial contouring, my cheekbones became more prominent, and because of the hollowing of my cheeks, I look a bit older despite being relatively young.
Third is asymmetry. The facial contour is basically determined by the bones, but the muscles and flesh that cover them are also important. I did not know it, but I guess I had a habit of chewing on the right side. Even after surgery, the right square jaw area is a little larger. Even if the bone asymmetry was corrected, if the muscles are asymmetric, procedures such as Botox are needed.
Fourth is nose widening. They say that in the process of cutting the upper jaw, they inevitably have to touch and trim the nasal septum. They say they tie the nose to prevent it, but I recommend looking it up separately for details. First of all, it differs by person, but I had severe nose widening, and also developed asymmetry of the nostrils and nasal ala. As the swelling went down, it improved little by little, but it is true that it is still wider than before and the shape became strange, and after thinking it over, I ended up having nose surgery. The key point here is that if you have double-jaw surgery, the nasal septum may be damaged, so during your first nose surgery, you may not be able to use the septal cartilage, which is the most preferred and considered safe. Please keep that in mind.
First of all, to be aesthetically satisfied with this surgery alone, you really need to be a severe case.
If your facial contour truly can only be improved with double-jaw surgery, I would not stop you from doing it, but if not, I do not recommend it.
There are many side effects that come along with it. You should assume that sagging skin + hollow cheeks + cheek depressions + sensory abnormality + nose widening/nasal deformity (case by case) will definitely follow. So additional cosmetic surgery or procedures are needed (lifting, fat grafting, filler), etc. You can just live as you are, but it is hard to be aesthetically satisfied.
I recommend this only for people who truly need it because of their facial contour and malocclusion enough to accept the side effects above. Of course, since I had that kind of facial contour, I do not regret the surgery.
Before surgery, I thought I had read many reviews and pieces of information, but I realized many things after surgery, so although this is a short post, I hope those considering surgery read it and find it helpful.
Thank you