Since I was young, my protruding lower jaw had been a complex for me, and I felt very stressed whenever my side profile was photographed or when people looked at me. It was not a severe case, but it kept bothering me, so I finally gathered the courage and decided to undergo double-jaw surgery. At first I was afraid, but through YouTube and the clinic website, I came to know Dr. Kim Jong-yoon at Yiyu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and after seeing many before-and-after photos, I became confident. I thought, “This really is a clinic that is good at double-jaw surgery!” and chose it without hesitation. Right after surgery, it was difficult because of the aftereffects of anesthesia, and my blocked nose made me feel stuffy, but seeing myself recover more and more over time helped me endure it. Especially during the recovery period after double-jaw surgery, there was swelling, bruising, and discomfort from orthodontic treatment, but it was really amazing to feel myself getting a little better day by day!! haha At the one-month mark, I struggled because inflammation developed around the gums, but the doctor examined me carefully and managed it for me, so it stabilized quickly. After 3 months, I was able to go about daily life even in the morning without major swelling, and I could start exercising again. As time went by, I could feel both my body and mind recovering at the same time. At the 6-month mark, people around me often told me that everything had now fully settled into place. There was almost no discomfort when eating or talking, so I could enjoy a variety of foods, and as my weight gradually returned, I became healthier. I was really satisfied that my body and mind improved even more while exercising at the same time!! And now, finally, after 1 year has passed, the face I see in the mirror does not feel awkward at all and has settled naturally, like my own face. When taking photos, I can smile without worrying about the angle or my expression like before haha. Most of all, I gained confidence, so my daily life as a whole has changed much more positively. Looking back now, there were difficult moments during the recovery period after double-jaw surgery, but I think the reason I was ultimately able to get such satisfying results was thanks to Dr. Kim Jong-yoon at Yiyu Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Thanks to the detailed and careful care, and the explanations that reassured me as a patient, I was able to trust the process and recover well. At first I was very afraid, but now all I think is, “I really did the right thing!” If there are people considering double-jaw surgery, I hope my experience helps. I personally realized that the most important thing is definitely to have it done properly at a clinic that is good at double-jaw surgery. Going forward, I want to keep taking care of my current appearance and continue this healthy, natural change!!
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