Jaw Surgery in South Korea
2024-01-09
Facial Contouring
South Korea has become the global leader in cosmetic surgery, especially in facial aesthetics, offering a range of procedures to redefine and enhance facial features. Among these, angular jaw correction (jaw reduction) and two-jaw surgery are the two types of jaw surgery that are common in fixing abnormalities of the jawbone. This article aims to explain the intricacies of jaw surgery in South Korea.
Angular Jaw Correction
Angular Jaw correction surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure in Korea, designed to sculpt and refine the jawline for a more delicate and harmonious appearance. The causes of an undefined, strong, or asymmetrical jaw can be divided into four categories: an angular lower jaw, a wide or thick cortical bone, overdeveloped jaw muscles, or fat accumulation. For each cause, there are different procedures:
Angular Jaw Correction Recovery
There will be swelling and bruising, but do not panic. The swelling may increase for 3 to 4 days after surgery, and then it will start to subside. The swelling should be gone around six months after the surgery, but it may take others 12 months to heal. Stitches will be removed 14 days after the surgery, which is when you should do light walking to help heal faster.
Angular Jaw Correction Post-Operative Care:
Precautions After Angular Jaw Correction Surgery
Angular Jaw Correction Before and After
Individuals seeking jaw reduction often start with a jawline that is pronounced, angular, or wide. This square jaw appearance may give the face a strong, more masculine image. Following jaw reduction surgery, the jawline is typically refined, creating a smoother and softer contour. Depending on the patient’s goal, jaw reduction surgery may also address asymmetry, bringing about facial balance and proportions. As you can see in the picture, the results give a slimmer, V-shaped appearance.
Two-Jaw Surgery/Double Jaw Surgery
Two-jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, addresses both functional and aesthetic concerns related to the upper and lower jaws. This comprehensive procedure aims to correct bite issues, asymmetry, and facial imbalances. Two-jaw surgery is performed by mobilizing haw bones by cutting bones and fixating jaw bones into the proper place. It can address many cases and concerns.
Here are some of the cases of two-jaw surgery:
Two Jaw Surgery Procedure
While two-jaw surgery is highly based on an individual’s case, in most cases, the surgeon will cut the maxillary (upper jaw) and mandibular (lower jaw) bones. After properly correcting the locations of the upper and lower bones, it is firmly fixed into position using fixing pins. These pins provide a strong attachment, and there is no need for pin removal. Depending on the patient, orthodontic treatment(braces) may be required after two-jaw surgery.
Two Jaw Surgery Recovery
First Day: After two-jaw surgery, you will be hospitalized for one night with the nurses taking care of and monitoring you.
First Week: Similar to angular jaw correction surgery, for the first three days, use ice packs on the swelling area and then switch to a warm pack. Make sure you are on a strict liquid diet. You can drink smoothies, protein shakes, and juice, but avoid carbonated drinks as it can lead to dehydration and nausea. Make sure the wounded areas are clean by using mouthwash given by the hospital.
Second Week: During the second week, the swelling will have subsided significantly. There may still be numbness on your lower lip and chin. You will be instructed on when and how to change your rubber bands. The new set of rubber bands should help give more range of motion to opening your mouth. Continue the liquid diet, but you can start to add soft foods such as soft pasta, scrambled eggs, porridge, oatmeal, etc.
Third & Fourth Week: Continue the soft food diet throughout the third and fourth weeks. You can start light exercises such as biking, treadmills, or light aerobics. You should be able to open your mouth wide by the end of the first month.
Sixth Week: By week six, you should be able to remove your splints and resume going back to your daily diet, but make sure to take it slow.
Follow the same post-operative care and precautions as angular jaw surgery above.
Two-Jaw Surgery Before and After
As you can see in the pictures, two-jaw surgery shows noticeable changes and improvements on the jaw line but also the whole face. It can bring amazing improvements to the appearance and functionality of the jaw.