With only orthodontic treatment, my lantern
jaw did not get better so I decided to get surgery. For several years, I tried
to find hospitals/clinics in Korea and America. I chose EU Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery since they specialized orthognathic surgery.
Post-OP 2 Days
I don’t have a picture on the day of my
surgery so both pictures were taken the next day after the surgery. I think I’m
the type to swell more as time goes by.
Post-OP 3 Days
The inside of my nose is still a bit
swollen and breathing feels uncomfortable. I also feel very dizzy.
Post-OP 4 Days
This is a selfie that I took today. I think
my face got more swollen. I’m experiencing dizziness and breathing is uncomfortable.
Post-OP 5 Days
My swelling got better and breathing is
more comfortable now.
Post-OP 6 Days
My swelling seems to be decreasing day by
day. I still cannot eat well so I feel dizzy.
Post-OP 7 Days
Today is the day where I get my mouth
disinfected. My swelling seems to decrease randomly. The inside of my nose is
swollen but it got a lot better. I’m having a hard time since I can’t eat well.
Post-OP 8 Days
I got my mouth disinfected yesterday and I
was finally able to sleep while lying down. I’m able to eat a bit better now
but the area around my mouth is still swollen. The swelling is getting better
day by day.
Post-OP 9 Days
Sleeping on my back does not feel
uncomfortable anymore. My nose gets clogged sometimes but I originally had rhinitis
before surgery as well. The sensation around my mouth has returned almost
completely.
Post-OP 10 Days
Eating porridge feels much more comfortable now and I can feel more comfortable brushing my teeth (with a kids toothbrush). My face is still swollen.
Post-OP 11 Days
I can start to see some of the contouring
that was done on my face. There is still a weird sensation in my mouth but most
of the sensation has returned. I want to remove my stitches quickly.
Post-OP 12 Days
My body feels fine now and I can eat food
as long as I cut it into tiny pieces. My breathing is back to normal and it doesn’t
feel clogged when I lie down either. I’ll finally get my stitches removed the
day after tomorrow.
Post-OP 13 Days
I’m removing my stitches tomorrow. There is
still some swelling in the inside of my mouth/cheeks and I still have some loss
of sensation. But I can talk comfortably and I have no trouble eating.
Post-OP 14 Days
Today is stitch removal day. I can open my
mouth to some extent and my recovery seems to be going well. My swelling seems
to be getting better.
Post-OP 15 Days
I got my stitches removed yesterday and
eating became easier now. I cannot open my mouth really wide but it’s a lot
better compared to before.
Post-OP 16 Days
It’s refreshing to be able to brush my
teeth regularly now. I’m doing the jaw exercises and I’m slowly starting to try
other foods now.
Post-OP 17 Days
My ear felt like it was clogged but other
than that, I’m able to proceed with my daily activities. Since my life is back
to normal, I’m not too worried.
Post-OP 19 Days
There is still some swelling left in the
inside of my mouth and the sensation for my mouth is almost back to normal.
Post-OP 20 Days
I’m in the middle of vacation with my
family but my clothes look the same. I’m getting a lot better now that I’m
eating more food. The area where my stitches were removed has healed so
brushing my teeth feels much more comfortable.
Post-OP 21 Days
It felt like time was going by slowly but I’ve
already recovered so much. I can eat well with little to no problems so I’m
happy.
Post-OP 22 Days
Moving my lips became much easier. My nose
look higher, maybe it’s because my chin went in after surgery. So I feel happy.
Post-OP 23 Days
My jawline is starting to become more
visible. The inside of my mouth still feels a bit uncomfortable but since I no
longer have a lantern jaw, I’m satisfied.
Post-OP 26 Days
The swelling on the inside of my mouth has
gotten better so eating feels more comfortable now. As the swelling decreases,
my face looks a bit uneven due to the swelling.
Post-OP 27 Days
In three days, it will be my last visit to
the clinic. Moving my mouth still feels a bit dull but it seems to be getting
better every day so I’m not too worried.
Post-OP 28 Days
The swelling on the front of my cheeks
decreased a lot but the inside of my mouth is still swollen. I can feel
tingling sensations; I guess it means my nerves are recovering.
Post-OP 30 Days
I came to the clinic for my last
appointment. I still cannot open my mouth completely but it seems a lot better
than before. The doctor said that I seem a lot better so I’m glad.
Post-OP 33 Days
This is my first selfie after returning to
America. My face and speech is getting better each day.
Post-OP 45 Days
I’m receiving treatment at the dentist and
also using rubber bands to align my molars which is a bit uncomfortable. It
doesn’t hurt and I was told that I wouldn’t need it for too long.
Post-OP 59 Days
I feel like I’m fully recovered now. Moving
my mouth feels comfortable now and the people around me tell me that I look
pretty. I feel happy everyday. The muscles in the inside of my mouth is still
not completely back to normal but it got a lot better. I feel that I made a
good choice by getting surgery.
Post-OP 3 Months
I’ll be finished with braces by next month.
I can’t believe time went by so quickly. I’m happy that I’m able to see
improvement in my appearance and I feel that I did such a great job by
undergoing surgery. I’m also glad that I was able to find out about EU.
Post-OP 4 Months
I will get my braes removed on Wednesday. I
kept thinking “when will time go by?” I can’t believe it’s already been 4
months. There’s still a dull sensation in the inside of my mouth but other than
that, I feel great. People keep telling me that my face got smaller.
Post-OP 5 Months
My results look natural to the point where
I sometimes think “when did I get surgery?” Most of the sensation for the roof
of my mouth has returned. I can eat any food now and I can see that the surgery
went well since I have been recovering quickly and my jaw looks natural. I am
really thankful!
Post-OP 6 Months
As time goes by, my jawline is becoming prettier
so I’m happy. People keep telling me that I’m becoming prettier as time goes
by. I’m glad that I did surgery and the muscles around my mouth are back to normal.
The area of my surgery is almost completely healed. I feel that my cheeks and
the area around my mouth has sagged a little but I’m happy with the position of
my teeth and jaw.
Post-OP 7 Months
It’s already been 7 months since my
surgery. I sometimes forget when I had surgery and braces. Luckily, I don’t
have any negative side effects (like nerve damage) so I’m relieved. I feel that
my surgery went well and I feel that I will continue to be happy.
Post-OP 8 Months
It’s already been 8 months since my
surgery, sometimes I forget that I did it. It’s because the surgery went well,
I’m able to eat regularly, and I don’t have to worry about my speech anymore.
Post-OP 9 Months
Since I’m eating well, I gained weight
lately. Since I’m not experiencing any side effects and I recovered well, I’m
recommending EU to people who are interested in double jaw surgery.
Post-OP 10 Months
It’s been 10 months. My teeth moved again
so I’m back to doing braces T___T. I must have not taken care of it. Other than
that, I am not experiencing any other side effects.
Post-OP 12 Months
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