<<Before surgery>><<Before surgery>><[1 month]><[2 months]><[6 months]><[6 months]><[9 months]><[9 months]>At first, as I watched my front teeth gradually wear down because of malocclusion, I decided to have double-jaw surgery for treatment purposes. Every time I took photos, my chin looked unusually long, and the fact that my jaw kept making sounds also gradually became a source of stress. Because I had heard many times that double-jaw surgery is dangerous, I carefully looked into hospitals and chose LeeU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which had especially good reviews in terms of surgical safety and satisfaction. When I actually had the consultation, I felt I could trust them, and I was impressed by how carefully they managed the care before and after surgery. At 1 month, my pronunciation was still a little awkward, but a lot of the swelling had gone down, and my recovery was fast enough that I could eat most foods except meat. My progress was so good that I looked forward to hospital days, and I felt good; every time I looked in the mirror, I could feel my face gradually becoming more natural. It was a time when I strongly wanted 3 months to pass quickly so I could return to a fully recovered appearance. At 2 months, when I removed the wafer and ate rice for the first time, I was truly moved. My left molars felt like they were touching, and the right side still felt a little awkward, but there was no major problem with daily life. I also often thought that I really wanted to eat meat haha. The pain had almost disappeared, and as the discomfort decreased, I really felt, “I’ve actually returned to everyday life now.” It was the point when I first started to feel certain that having double-jaw surgery was truly the right choice. At 3 months, when I looked in the mirror, I could visibly see that almost all the swelling had gone down, and the outward changes had also become more natural. As long as the food wasn’t tough, I had no problem chewing most things, and especially whenever I saw my side profile, I would smile to myself because I looked so different haha. Of course, because I had braces on, it was a little uncomfortable when food got stuck, but other than that, I was very satisfied overall. I came to count down the days until my orthodontic treatment would be finished. By 6 months, I felt so recovered that the memory of surgery seemed distant. My face had become smaller, and even if I gained a little weight, it didn’t show, so I was even more satisfied. There was no discomfort at all in daily life, and more than anything, my self-esteem noticeably increased. I was still undergoing orthodontic treatment, but I had gained so much confidence that I now wanted to smile brightly. And now, 9 months. I still can’t believe it has already been 9 months since the surgery. It has become so natural that if I don’t say I had surgery, no one would know, and I have no discomfort at all with sensation, eating, or making facial expressions. People around me often ask where I had it done and say it turned out really well and that my face got smaller. Every time I hear things like that, I feel that the choice I made was right. More than anything, not only my appearance but also my inner self has changed more positively. I really like the person I am now, able to smile confidently. My orthodontic treatment is not completely finished yet, but I can feel that I’m really in the final stage now, so each day feels more exciting and full of anticipation.
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