[Pre-Surgery Concerns]
I had congenital missing teeth (upper premolar 1) and had a malocclusion due to the development of the lower jaw and chin. When I was young, before the bones developed, I
just thought of it as cute and overlooked it. However, as I went through puberty and became an adult, my jaw size increased, and the protrusion of the lower jaw became severe, causing my face to become asymmetrical overall (with one nostril larger and a feeling of being twisted in one direction).
Since my bite wasn't aligned, I developed a habit of not chewing food properly and swallowing it, leading to gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, acute indigestion, enteritis). My temporomandibular joint was also severe, making a loud noise when opening and closing my mouth, and I also suffered from severe headaches.
I thought I should definitely have jaw surgery when I became an adult, but it was a big and risky surgery, so there were objections from those around
me, and I was also very scared. Even though I look fine now, why undergo such a big surgery? That was the thought, but I experienced many discomforts that only
I, who had functional defects such as malocclusion and protruding chin, could feel. Those who haven't experienced it wouldn't know. It took me 10 years to
decide on the surgery, but I decided, "Let's just get it over with!"
After making the decision , it felt like removing a deeply entrenched burden from my heart. I did regret not deciding a little sooner as soon as I made the decision

[Choosing which clinic to get the surgery]
I had consultations at 5 different oral and maxillo facial surgery centers considering expertise and aesthetic factors together (I obtained
information from the internet cafe and selected them), and among them, I trusted the skills and experience of Director Lee Seok-jae and decided.
Director Lee performs only one surgery a day, and he is well-known by name alone in a large clinic as the head of the jaw center, with a surgical
experience of over 5,000 times... I thought I could trust him for the surgery. Also, since
orthodontic treatment had to be carried out simultaneously, I liked the fact that there was an orthodontic department within the clinic. Although there are
many orthodontic clinics, how many dental clinics have experience in orthodontic treatment for patients who have undergone double jaw surgery?
I wondered. Also, considering that it had been a long time since the surgery director and orthodontic director collaborated within the same clinic, I
thought that the results would be even better.

Thus, I underwent surgery at the 6-7 month mark after initial orthodontic treatment. Although I was told during the consultation that
pre-surgery orthodontic treatment was possible, I mentioned that I would like to get pre-orthodontic treatment to correct my bite before surgery.

[Day of Surgery]
When I entered the clinic, I found that the necessary items for me after the surgery were well-prepared. (Tissues, humidifier, neck pillow, donut cushion, heating mat, etc.)
The hospital ward was also clean and comfortable, which made me feel a bit calmer than before the surgery. I was worried about coming alone for the surgery, but
since there were nurses staying overnight, and the guardians could only stay until 7 p.m., it was fine. And many people besides me came alone to get surgery! 
The director and nurses informed me well and took care of me, so it was okay even if I came alone!
As soon as I entered the operating room, I felt like I fell asleep while being anesthetized. Director Lee told me countless times that it wasn't an easy
surgery. Yes, it's true. It's quite difficult as soon as you open your eyes.
It's uncomfortable with a feeling of foreign body in the throat or nose, dizzy, and although I'm sleepy, I can't sleep well because I have to get the
anesthetic gas out, so I can't sleep well for 6 hours after surgery.

[Second Day After Surgery]
It's better than the first day.
It's difficult to fall asleep sitting up, but at that point, even trying to sleep is exhausting, and although it's not really sleeping, it feels like
sleeping, but still, I think I slept better than the first day. Nurse came early in the morning to remove the urinary catheter and I was
able to walk around. I got laser treatments,  and when the director came, he removed the blood bag. I was worried about
removing the blood bag, but I couldn't feel any pain because I was in a state where I couldn't feel anything. I felt like I could walk a little when I walked
around, but I still had a low-grade fever, swelling around my face, and my lips and face felt tight... It was difficult to drink water (prepare a sauce bottle, the one has a thin and long
spout) but despite that, I felt that I was getting better day by day.

[Day of Discharge After Surgery-Day 3]
My condition was a bit better in the morning. Even though I couldn't sleep well at night, I could walk around to refresh myself. I walked through
the corridor of the clinic. It's best to walk if it's difficult to remove the swelling. That's how you feel like time is passing.
I slept at two-hours intervals. in the early morning.
I'm thankful to the nurses who changed the warm-compress for me during the night.

[First Week After Surgery]
I mostly ate soy milk and porridge in the beginning, and even porridge was difficult at first. Until the first 4-5 days, I only survived on soy milk
or Pocari. Make sure to gain weight and exercise hard before surgery. As soon as you undergo surgery, your muscles and fat will quickly disappear, and it's
difficult because you can't eat... I drank pumpkin juice and even at night, I walked a lot. I did a little stretching. From the day after discharge, I had to do warm compresses
regularly, so I did it frequently.
I couldn't brush my teeth for a week and had to gargle only, but I really wanted to disinfect and brush my teeth quickly. When I went for the first disinfection, they said that the gargle wasn't working well.. I was told that since there was some time until my train time, they would give more deswelling care, so I received more laser treatment and came home.!
 
[Week 2 after surgery]
[Review after Week 2 consultation]

As I live in a remote area, I could only visit the clinic on weekends.
So, the actual removal of stitches was around 2 weeks and 4 days after the surgery. Since there were many comments about the pain of removing the stitches
after double jaw surgery, I was quite nervous. Surprisingly, the upper, lower, and sides of my jaw didn't hurt much. Although the doctor mentioned that there
might be some discomfort in the center during the removal, it was just slightly stings. It was bearable, and it seems like the doctor did a great job of
minimizing the pain. I was quite tense before the appointment, so it was less painful than I expected. I still couldn't close my mouth completely, so the
doctor advised me to do some mouth exercises. From now on, I have to practice opening my mouth more! It's nice to hear compliments like "everyone looks
prettier", "you look younger", "the proportions have improved". Even though my face is still swollen, people say it has become smaller. It was indeed a major surgery and quite challenging, but as the recovery period approaches, I feel like I made the right decision.
 
[Week 4 after surgery]
The swelling was gradually subsiding, and although I still couldn't chew, I managed to eat by cutting up noodles and bread. Perhaps because of
this, I gained 3 kilograms quickly. The swelling around my cheeks decreased noticeably, and the puffiness of my lips, which had been like a balloon, also
reduced significantly. I walked for an hour every evening, and it felt like my face got smaller after sweating a bit. So, I pushed myself harder. Walking is
the best way to reduce swelling. During this visit, the screws were removed. It wasn't very painful, but I was quite nervous, so I sweated a lot. Took photos
of my bone and had a consultation with the doctor, he said the bones were well attached and advised me to continue exercising my mouth. Initially, three
fingers were supposed to fit in, but now only two can fit in. The swelling is gradually reducing, and looking at the photos before surgery, I felt that I made the right
decision.
  
[3 months after surgery]
It's been three months since I had double surgery and contouring (square jaw and front chin). The times when I wondered when the pain would disappear
and when I could eat have passed. The pain has decreased a lot, but I still feel occasional burning and tingling pain on the left side of my jaw. I think
nerves are returning. It was convenient to have orthodontic treatment at the same clinic. These days, I eat meat and noodles well, so I gained weight
quickly. However, I still have difficulty chewing. I cut up radish kimchi or pickled radish into small pieces. Still, compared to the time when I could only
eat porridge, I am much happier now.
 
I'm also exercising. Sweating helps reduce swelling, and after running,
I feel less tension around my mouth, except for when I push myself too hard. I focus on walking and strength training while sweating. The swelling is reducing, and my jawline is gradually becoming more refined. I hear compliments like "your face has become smaller" and "you look prettier" almost every day. Now I can feel it too. Previously, I csly, I couldn't tell if it was pretty or not because my face was swollen, and I just thought my jaw went in. But as the swelling subsided, I feel more satisfied these days. As the swelling is going down asymmetrically, my face looks slightly asymmetrical too, but I think it will be resolved when the swelling completely subsides. Since the surgery, my bite has been corrected, so it will get better.
[6 months after surgery]
It's already been 6 months. As you can see, it's almost unbelievable how I feel it’s bearable after a week of surgery, and I started eating well after 3 months. 
And now, after 6 months, my swelling has gone down a lot, and I'm recovering well.. I tried my best to keep up with my clinic visits, and every time I met with the doctor, he reassured me that I was healing well and checked if there were any issues with my bones. 
 
 [Before surgery]                                                           [6 months after surgery]

Before the surgery, I had a severe malocclusion, protruding jaw, and it gave me a gaunt look.i looked old. But now that these issues have been improved,
I'm so happy. “You look young" is the best compliment! my protruding jaw and my peanut-shaped face, it had always been a insecurity of mine. Even though I'm in my early 30s,
I now look like I'm in my 20s to people who see me for the first time. Both functionally and aesthetically, it's so satisfying. My family and friends, who were worried about the surgery, now encourage me to focus only on recovery, saying I did well by having the surgery. Now I'm not afraid of someone taking my picture anymore. I don't stress about my side profile in the mirror anymore. I don't need to cover my jaw to hide my protruding jaw. I'm happy that I don't feel conscious when taking off my mask anymore. Improving an insecurity that was a lifelong mental stress with a momentary pain makes me think I should have done it sooner.

I've been thinking about it for about 10 years, and eventually, I did it. I think I made the right decision to meet the right doctor (my second father haha) after much consideration. 
The orthodontic and surgical doctors, both were  meticulous, so I think I made the right decision to have surgery at WHY Oral & maxillofacial surgery, which has both surgical and orthodontic departments.

I hope you all get good results as well!