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Self-tie Two-jaw with No Fixation / 3 Months of Recovery

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Self-tie Two-jaw with No Fixation / 3 Months of Recovery

seanyDi
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My case was long face syndrome where maxilla needed to be pushed up and forward, mandible swung forward. My face type preference was like BTS idols, so I decided Korea would be the best place to go.
As I planned my coming to Seoul in the end of February, I set few appointments to visit several surgery clinics first before I make a decision. Some other clinics I had consultations with were JK and Face Dental but both me and my mom decided that Regen fitted me the most.
On Feb 25 was my first consultation with Dr.Oh and few days later I came back to confirm my operation. About a week after we met him again to discuss a surgical process and design. The operation I proceeded called self-tie two-jaw surgery. The next day after operation Dr.Oh put special dental elastic bands on wires that were installed on my teeth before the surgery (I attached few pics for you). On day 2 after another examination and dressing I was able to return to the hotel.
The first few days, I suppose, were the most brutal. I could drink only liquids with no lumps or fibers, only very clear liquids due to maintain my oral hygiene. A week after I got post-op laser treatment and drain removal (from the back of my head, didn’t feel it at all and didn’t even know that there was smth LOL). Another week later sutures were removed. Btw, swelling was wild after that as I had to open my mouth wide enough. On week 3 when I was supposed to go back home I was taught to change those elastic bands myself as I had to keep them 1 more month.
Today it’s been 3 months already and I feel great. I don’t keep the wafer and already removed elastics with metallic wired from my teeth. I think my results are quite satisfied. Although, I’m still a bit swollen but everyone keeps saying that it definitely worth it. I still have to keep an eye on food I eat (nothing too hard, hot or cold) but I know it’s only temporary, so it doesn’t bother me much.
P.s. please, don’t pay many attention on my hair I’m just about to change it LOL.

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Myung June Oh, MD

Myung June Oh, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (10)

June 13, 2019
Hi, may I ask how much you paid for this and you do need braces after the surgery right? I have the same problem as you. Long face with the same angled jaw. I'm considering ID hospital and Wonjin. Did you went to visit them?
June 14, 2019
I thought about ID but they seemed to have too many surgeons and I read about shadow surgeries in korea where a different surgeon performs the procedure. I'm not too sure about wonjin. The procedure cost about 20 million won (around 13.3k gbp?) and my mom paid for it. She really liked Dr. Oh too.
June 15, 2019
I'm also interested to know how much it cost. I have the same problem.
June 20, 2019
so, the initial price for two-jaw was 22mln krw + 200k mln for facebow and later they gave a 20% discount
June 21, 2019
Well, you were a handsome young man before the surgery anyway and equally so afterwards, with or without the crazy hair! Really glad you came out with the results you were looking for though and that you've seemingly had no serious complications or issues in your recovery period - the results look great :)
July 4, 2019
thanks!
July 4, 2019
You look great! Thanks for sharing your story. Wishing you well on your healing
July 11, 2019
thanks!
September 15, 2019
Can I ask you if you have any bite problems prior the surgery ?
October 2, 2019
yea I did, so of my teeth didn't match
UPDATED FROM seanyDi
4 months post

4 months

seanyDi
Okay, I just wanted to post a little update since it'll be 4 months post-op in 4 days already. I think my bones are still healing. I can open my mouth wide enough but still try to eat only solid food, perhaps staring from next month I'll eat some solid food

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September 20, 2019
Sweetie have you heard of Mewing? look on YouTube
September 22, 2019
Hi, I just saw your comment and it reminded me of my visit to Mike mew w years ago. It was tough because he said I have to change my habit by myself and he only had 1 adult.patient at that.time he worked with. He only worked with kids previously. I was about to give up and do surgery but I guess I'll give myself till end of this year to see if I can change the habit and keep my mouth closed and tongue on roof by myself.
January 7, 2020
I recommend you do the surgery and get it done with
September 23, 2019
Wow you actually met Dr Mew? He’s all over YouTube. Yes, it’s all about daily habit change. I’ve been at it for over two years now. Great results! It just seem to all make perfect sense to me. It’s what I’ve been searching for my whole life. Another bonus: no surgery no costs, no healing (except when I had my tongue tie removed). I wish you the best, it’s certainly a journey
October 2, 2019
okay thanks!
January 7, 2020
what are you talking about? he did have orthognathic surgery hence the title
UPDATED FROM seanyDi
8 months post

more than 8 months

seanyDi
Hey everyone! It's been over 8 months already. I do feel great. The result looks pretty nice and I definitely like it. Check out my pic I took recently, hope you'll like my result as well. I think the time I spent on everything definitely worth it!

Replies (24)

December 12, 2019
Your results are amazing! You look great!
January 10, 2020
thanks
December 28, 2019
Did you have clockwise rotation of mandible or counterclockwise? I like your result and im similar to your before
December 28, 2019
Also, how many mm was your maxilla reduced please?
January 10, 2020
sorry but I never asked and he never mentioned it
January 5, 2020
You look great!
January 10, 2020
thanks
January 7, 2020
Hello I'm in the same position as you, please did you do clockwise rotation or counterclockwise ? what procedures did u exactly do so I can explain to my doctor
January 10, 2020
those kind of things I didn't ask him, I had no interest in it so have no idea
March 3, 2020
How did you afford it? How much was it?
March 18, 2020
my parents paid for it, why? does it matter?