Hello!
It’s already been 6 months since my double jaw surgery. 😊 Time really flies—it’s hard to believe it’s been over half a year since the surgery. They say humans are creatures of forgetfulness, and it must be true. The first two weeks after surgery were so tough—I could barely breathe properly, couldn’t sleep well, and had to endure forced dieting because I couldn’t eat anything. But even if I could go back in time, I would still 100% choose to have the surgery again. 😅
<Before Surgery>
I started to notice my facial asymmetry during puberty in middle school. As shown in the photos, my jaw gradually became crooked to the left, causing the lengths of my left and right jaws to become uneven and resulting in a slight underbite. 
At first, I didn’t notice it, but as people around me started pointing out my asymmetry, I became increasingly self-conscious. I started worrying that people I met were silently noticing my asymmetry but refraining from saying anything to avoid hurting my feelings. It became a severe complex, which ultimately led me to decide to undergo surgery.
Because of the asymmetry in my jaw, I didn’t only undergo double jaw surgery. I also had two facial contouring procedures to address the asymmetry in my square jaw and chin. I’ve heard it’s common to combine double jaw surgery with two facial contouring procedures.
<3-Month Update>
I had my surgery on March 5th at WHY Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Now, at the 3-month mark, I was told I no longer needed the rubber bands or wafer, and I also had the 8 screws removed from my gums. I can’t even describe how happy that made me! 😭 I had been worried the screw removal would hurt a lot, but aside from a slightly sensitive feeling, it didn’t hurt at all. Judging by other reviews, it seems most people felt the same way.
 
Once the screws were out, I felt like the swelling subsided even faster. The screws had been causing a lot of trouble—food would constantly get stuck, and the eight points in my mouth were always sore. Now that they’re gone, I feel so much more comfortable and happy these days. 😊
<3-Month Update>
When it comes to sagging, I know many people are curious. Since I had such a severe complex about my asymmetry, I didn’t worry too much about potential sagging and fully factored that into my decision. To manage it, I’ve been using a home-care lifting device and recently bought a face strap that I wear regularly at home. There’s no sagging yet, but I’m being proactive, just in case.
 
The doctor mentioned that about 80% of the swelling has gone down. So what’s left? Apparently, that’s just my actual cheek fat. 😂
 
<6-Month Update>
Now, six months after having double jaw surgery and two facial contouring procedures (square jaw + chin), I don’t feel much discomfort at all. If I had to nitpick, there are rare moments when my upper and lower dental midlines don’t align perfectly because of something called a “recovery mechanism.” However, the midline realigns after jaw exercises. When I mentioned this at my recent check-up, the doctor explained that since my teeth align properly and there are no issues with chewing or swallowing, orthodontics isn’t necessary. It’s more of an aesthetic choice if I want it, but I’ve decided I’m fine without it.
For swelling and skin elasticity management, I purchased a compression band online and used it periodically. I also use a home-care lifting device, which has been very effective, so I haven’t faced any major issues in that area.
Now, I’m contemplating whether or not to have the screws removed within a year, which has been my biggest concern lately. It’s quite expensive, and the process involves reopening the gums and suturing them again. The doctor mentioned that if I don’t remove the screws within a year, they could fuse with the muscle and skin, making future removal much more difficult—or even impossible. I’m planning to think it over until my next regular check-up. I’ll share another ｕpdａte after that! 😊