itsmarieeee Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Hello, I just had my consultation at ID, and I must say that I was impressed with their process, and staff. I went there so nervous because of all the comments that I read in this forum. But when I met Dr. Lee Seok Jae (a maxillofacial surgeon) my worries all went away. He was so professional, he explained the procedure, and most importantly HE LISTENED to my concerns and goal (i recommend bringing pictures of your vision/goal) I chose at least two photos that resemble my features because I want to be realistic and I want my results to be natural. He gained my trust. I didn't feel like being pressured and that's what I appreciate the most. So far, I am enjoying my experience here in Seoul. To be honest, traveling to a country alone and clinic searching is probably the most overwhelming feeling. I have probably watched most videos online and reviews online and prepared myself for this journey as much as I could but I just want to see if anyone here had any tips and advise that can help me more. I would greatly appreciate it!
platypus123 Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 I really wouldn't recommend those big hospitals. Regardless of what the doctor says, outcome might be different. I'm planning to do my chin surgery at EverM clinic. I suggest you head over for a consult. They are good.
morningbee Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Good luck i know a friend has got double jaw in id hospital a couple of years ago. His surgery turned out very well.
asian_cosmetic Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 Be careful with the double jaw surgery. It takes 6 month process to look normal. I heard there was some bad reputation at ID hospital. I highly recommend you to do in USA. Your health insurance might cover. Good luck !
cythr Posted July 4, 2019 Posted July 4, 2019 I think its probably a good idea to consult with clinics that have a good record for facial bone procedures like The Face Dental and EverM before locking in ID.
comfortableshow Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 hope you'll share your results soon good luck!
itsmarieeee Posted July 15, 2019 Author Posted July 15, 2019 Hello morning bee, Thank you for your comment. That is really good to hear. I am on my 10th day post op and I don't regret having my surgery there. Im glad I didn't change my mind because I am so happy with my new face. I can't believe I waited this long. I should've done this a long long time ago. I can't describe how happy I am I just wake up everyday trying to get use to my face hehehe. Here is a picture of me today cheeks are still swollen and I can't wait to see the final result hehe.
itsmarieeee Posted July 15, 2019 Author Posted July 15, 2019 Hello, So, initially i really wanted to do this surgery in the US. However, for some reason my dentist only recommended braces. I've had braces twice and this will be my third time so i told my dentist now that il go to korea to do my surgery. Yes, the doctor said it takes 6 months to a year for a full recovery but I am so happy with my results. I did see a lot of negative and scary comments about double jaw surgery but it is a common surgery for people with malocclusion. I think it is so important to know your overall health condition and it is important to know your doctor before proceeding with the surgery. There will always be risk factors to consider when going through any surgery. I chose ID Hospital and Dr. Lee Seok Jae because he has a good reputation and they are known to be experts in face contouring. I know there is a lot of negative comments about ID but when I did my research I can't justify those negative comments. My experience with them was really good from consultation to post-op care. I was actually surprised with their post-op care, they provide deswelling treatments and the doctor checked me multiple times. I have no regrets. one of the best decision I have made for myself. hehe
itsmarieeee Posted July 15, 2019 Author Posted July 15, 2019 Hello I'm baaaack! I just want to check in and update you guys. I am now 10 days post op. I had my two jaw surgery and V-line at ID Hospital July 5 with Dr. Lee Seok Jae. Pre Surgery day: So, I was informed not to eat and drink anything after midnight. I took my last meal around 5pm, and instead of eating something very very delicious like it will be my last meal I opt to eat something healthy like fish and vegetables (choose white meat instead of fatty red meat). I avoided anything oily and fatty. I have read an article that it is best to avoid that type of food before surgery because it will be good for recovery. I stopped drinking water at 10pm. I made sure I have my protein shake, water, juice, yogurt drinks, and pumpkin juice ready for me for after surgery. Surgery day: My surgery time is 10am but I have to be there at 9am because the doctor will meet me again before the surgery which was nice. We went over the surgery plan one last time and he asked me if I have any more questions or concerns he asked if I was nervous and he just made me feel that everything will be ok. He said the first night will be tough but it will get better. In my case, he had to tie my teeth because my bone was thin and for my safety, he suggested to not do no-tie surgery for me which I was ok with. The translator was there the whole time and they guided me on what to do. I changed my clothes and I was ready for surgery. When I walked into the surgery room there were at least 3 nurses or surgical assistant as far as i can remember and the anesthesiologist. I didn't feel nervous or scared because they look so prepared and they were gentle with me and probably because I already trust my doctor (I think it is so important to build that trust and relationship between the patient and doctor). I laid down and then the next thing I know is I hear the nurse's voice waking me up hehe. All done! I think it took 3-4 hoursPost-Op: I was transferred to the ward and the nurses were so prompt and efficient in changing my ice pack and whenever I hit the call light button they were there right away. The doctor came to visit me just to check how I was doing and he again explained what to expect especially the first night. He wasn't kidding. The first night was tough. I can't drink any liquid because I still have a drainage tube in my mouth. I also have an airway tube in my nose. It was hard to breathe because of the bleedy nose and secretions in my mouth. the nurses were there to clean and change the gauze in my nose and mouth and kept me clean. They also suctioned the secretions to help me with my breathing. I was scared because I have no one with me but when I called the nurse and held her hand I told her to please stay with me for a moment because I was scared and she did. I asked her to not close my door and for some reason, I was really hot and I asked the nurses to change the temperature so many times (I felt like I was very needy but they were nice). To my surprise they brought a fan inside my room which i really appreciate because it shows how much they care and they just wanted me to be comfortable. My advice would be to focus on your BREATHING. it is so important to do right after the surgery. The next day they removed the tube in my nose and the doctor removed the drainage tube in my mouth. After that everything felt so much better. They continued to monitor me until I can walk on my own. I was good at changing my ice pack and walking around the ward. I also washed my mouth every hour or two. To my surprise: they brought a deswelling treatment light and mask and I got treatment twice during my stay in my room. (i didn't expect that which was nice).Discharge day: The doctor came in to check me before discharge and then the nurse explained where to get my prescriptions. They also gave me a care packet with skincare and mask that will help for deswelling. they gave me my compression band and extra ice pack to take home. The nurse was so cute she said I did so well and as she said goodbye to me she hugged me and walked me to the elevator. At the hotel: I made sure that i follow the routine that i have been doing in the hospital when i was back in my hotel. I set alarm for all my medications and I made sure that I drink water, pumpkin juice, and a protein shake. Every time I drink something I made sure to wash and gargle my mouth right way. This is very important if you want to heal properly and recover well take these steps seriously. I think after two days I had to go back for a deswelling treatment and then doctors check up and then treatment again. I am on my 10th day right now as I'm writing this and I have some photos to share my progress. I wanted to share my experience with you guys and my journey because I know how it feels to look for credible reviews and to have someone to answer your questions or just to find something that can help you get an idea of the process. Overall, I am so happy because they definitely exceeded my expectations. (Thanks to the bad reviews or negative comments) I didn't expect so much I was happy with my doctor and he definitely gained my trust and everything else was a plus! I was so grateful for the way the nurses cared for me and the staff, it was a complete package!!! Ahhh I can't express how happy I am and I can say that this is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. SOOO WORTH IT!!! I can't wait to see the end result. I can already tell the difference and sometimes I just wake up andIi can't believe my bite is fixed and i look much better. Still swollen but its a process. hehehe Im still washing my mouth every 2 hours and everytime i drink something. This week my stitches will be removed Il try to go back here and update you guys when i can. I hope this helps.
ducky0912 Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 These are some amazing results and you look beautiful! We’re you sponsored or under partnership with ID to post reviews? Just curious but the results speak for themselves!
itsmarieeee Posted July 15, 2019 Author Posted July 15, 2019 Ohhhh how I wish I was so I don't have to pay for the surgery that would be so nice. Unfortunately, I had to pay. but I waited for this moment to happen and I saved up for this surgery lol it took me 10 yeeaaaaars to finally go through with this. I have no regrets I think it was worth it. What I regret is actually spending money on getting braces THREE times to get my bite fixed before I realized that surgery is what i really needed. I could've just done surgery before but i was really young and scared lol. Soo, I just really wanted to share my experience because when I was the one looking for reviews there were very limited reviews I can find. To my surprise, I have learned that going to Korea for plastic surgery is like going to the mall for makeup everyone is selling you the makeup you are looking for and it's hard to make a decision on what to buy especially if all you hear is why you shouldn't buy from others instead of why you should buy from us. Honestly, I chose to share my experience because I wanted to be able to help others who are researching, looking for real reviews, who wanted to make a change for themselves but are scared because they don't even know where to begin. I was that person before and I am just so happy that I have checked one thing off my bucket list. It's the best decision I've made.
moorash Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 100 percent this girl is real. We met up for bbq before our procedures here in Korea. Marie. You look ammmmazzzzzing!
rucolla80 Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 Your result looks awesome! How much did you pay it total? could you pm me?
itsmarieeee Posted July 17, 2019 Author Posted July 17, 2019 Thank youuuu! It was nice to be able to meet people here in Korea especially prior to surgery. Good times
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