Because of my protruding mouth, it was uncomfortable to close my lips, and I had a habit of breathing through my mouth. I was also bothered by my gums showing when I smiled, and every time I took photos, my mouth area looked awkward, so my confidence dropped a lot. I thought orthodontic treatment alone would not be enough for an external change, and I decided on double-jaw surgery because I was hoping for faster results rather than a long treatment process. While looking into several hospitals to get recommendations for a double-jaw surgery hospital, I watched the YouTube channel of EU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and after seeing an actual model’s natural result and satisfying review, I decided to have surgery with Director Kim Jong-yoon. The consultation was honest and clear without any pressure, so I trusted them, and I proceeded only at EU without even visiting other hospitals. At 1 month, the first few days right after surgery were really hard because it was difficult even to breathe and I couldn’t sleep. It was painful to the point that even swallowing saliva was difficult, but I recovered relatively quickly, so from day 3 I gradually started to feel better. After the stitches were removed, the tightness inside my mouth decreased, and making facial expressions became much more comfortable. A lot of the major swelling went down, I was able to go about daily life without difficulty, and once I could use elastics and toothpaste, I felt like I had been born again. At 3 months, the itchy sensation had almost disappeared, and opening my mouth became natural, so I had no discomfort when smiling or talking. Sensation in the palate also returned, and there was no scar tightness, so I could live like before surgery. I became so used to it that I would forget I had surgery, and my facial contours were also becoming more and more natural. At 6 months, my friends told me my facial expressions had become more natural, and the swelling in the philtrum had gone down a lot, so my side profile looked much softer and more natural. Since I was eating well, I think I gained a little weight, but I was satisfied because the surgical effect was visible. At 7 months, I had no inconvenience in daily life at all, and my jaw opened well like before, so I am considering pin removal. Because of my braces, I cover my mouth when I smile, but I’m looking forward to being able to smile confidently soon. At 9 months, it became so natural and familiar that my memory of having surgery felt faint. I am satisfied enough that if someone asked whether I would choose surgery again if I went back, I could say without hesitation that I would do it again. At 10 months, the area under my chin became sharper, so my facial line feels even more refined. I really understand what people mean when they say this is a surgery you have to watch over a full year. A friend I met after a long time was surprised and said my face seemed to have changed, and when I said it was because of orthodontic treatment, it looked natural enough for them to believe it. If you are thinking about recommendations for a double-jaw surgery hospital, I would confidently recommend EU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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