The biggest reason I decided to undergo double jaw surgery was that, because of my protruding mouth, it was hard to close my lips, and when I smiled, a lot of my gums showed, so I always ended up with an awkward expression whenever I took photos. I felt it would be difficult to achieve the external changes I wanted with orthodontic treatment alone, so I went to EU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for faster and more definite results. I did not compare several hospitals and had my consultation only at EU Oral from the beginning, but thanks to Director Kim Jong-yoon’s honest, pressure-free consultation, I was able to think it through carefully and make my decision. Immediately after surgery ~ 1 month Right after surgery, it was quite a difficult period, with discomfort breathing and significant swelling in my face and neck. For the first few days, I could barely eat cup noodles, and I kept waking up while sleeping, so each day felt really long. But after about a week, my recovery speed became faster, and opening my mouth, eating, and making facial expressions gradually became more comfortable. By the time I reached 1 month, I had returned to daily life to the point where I could cautiously try slightly firm foods like chicken or granola. 2 months ~ 4 months At 2 months, I could open my mouth widely, and the slurring when I spoke had almost disappeared. After the screws were removed, the swelling in my philtrum and chin went down even more, so my face looked much more natural. After passing 3 months, I could move comfortably without any tightness when smiling or eating, and by 4 months, I had recovered enough to eat almonds or chicken freely. When I compared photos, I could clearly see my face becoming a little slimmer. 5 months ~ 8 months From the middle stage onward, my recovery became noticeably stable. At 5 months, I had almost no discomfort except for a little inconvenience when chewing because of the orthodontic elastics. At 6 months, I could clearly feel the change, to the point that my friends told me my facial expressions had become much more natural. After 7 months, almost all the swelling had gone down, and my jaw moved naturally like before surgery, so there was no disruption at all to my daily life. From this period onward, I became so completely used to my current appearance that my pre-surgery photos actually felt awkward. 9 months ~ 12 months By 9 months, I was living almost as if I had even forgotten that I had surgery. At 10 months, I could still feel a little more swelling gradually going down and my face slowly becoming more refined. Especially around the time I was approaching 1 year, it had become so natural that a friend I met after a long time did not notice I had surgery, to the point that I had to say it was because of orthodontic treatment. When I finally reached 12 months, the scars from the intraoral incision sites had completely disappeared, and nerve sensation had returned 100%, so I had recovered perfectly in functional terms. My orthodontic treatment also entered its final stage, and I really felt that the long treatment process I had continued since before double jaw surgery was coming to an end. Looking back now, the first few days were truly hard, but after getting through that period, all that remains is the thought that I’m really glad I had the surgery. Now, when I smile, my mouth opens naturally and clearly, and I can smile confidently when taking photos. Also, before surgery, I had a habit of breathing through my mouth, but now I naturally breathe through my nose. More than anything, what satisfies me the most is that the change is so natural that people around me do not know I had surgery. If anyone is considering double jaw surgery, I strongly recommend having a consultation with Director Kim Jong-yoon at EU Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery..
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