Has anyone here done double jaw surgery in Korea? Looking for clinic recs and recovery tips.

[Wick]

Hi everyone,

I’m seriously considering getting double jaw surgery in Korea and would love to hear from anyone who has gone through it. I’m especially curious about:

• Which clinics or surgeons you recommend (and which to avoid)

• What the consultation process was like

• How much it cost, including any hidden or aftercare fees

• What recovery was like, such as pain, swelling, and downtime

• Any tips you wish you knew beforehand

I’m open to both medical and aesthetic reasons. Just trying to gather as much real insight as I can before making a decision. Thanks in advance for any advice or experience you can share.

[drances]

hey! i haven’t done double jaw myself but i've been deep diving into it for a while now cuz i was considering it for both bite issues + aesthetics, so i can share what i’ve picked up from ppl on here and reddit/kakao chats

for clinics ppl seem really split on which ones are good. some swear by the “big name” places like ID, TFD, or Girin, but others warn they can be super factory-like and overcharge. the more boutique places tend to be more attentive but can be harder to find solid reviews for unless you dig thru kakao chats or follow someone’s journey. also saw mixed things about Regen for jaw, more people seem to go there for other stuff

consults most clinics will do a CT scan and facial analysis, and from what i heard they usually bring up additional things to “balance” your face (like chin or zygoma stuff) even if you just went in for jaw. kinda feels like upsell-y but in some cases it’s legit needed to avoid looking unbalanced after surgery. you’ll wanna go to a few places before deciding for sure

cost anywhere from 13mil to 25mil krw depending on how complex it is and if you need overnight hospital stay, braces, etc. also factor in separate fees for post-op care like deswelling, hotel stay, meds, and food (you’re on liquids for a while). some clinics include aftercare in their packages, others don’t and it adds up. ppl on reddit said one of the more hidden costs was getting your bite fixed afterwards if the result isn’t perfect, so keep that in mind

recovery not gonna lie it looks brutal for the first 1-2 weeks. massive swelling, drooling, pain, can’t eat, can’t talk properly. most people say the worst is over by week 3 but full swelling takes like 6 months to a year to go down. bruising varies, some have it bad, others not so much. ppl who were happy with their results said it was worth it, but also mentally tough for a while

tips book your hotel for longer than you think just in case. bring a neck pillow, lip balm, baby wipes, and straws you can cut to fit your mouth better lol. also like...don’t go alone if you can avoid it, some people regretted not having someone there to help esp the first few days. and don’t rush the decision, jaw is serious stuff and fixing a bad result later is way harder than waiting a bit longer to find the right surgeon

feel free to DM or reply if you want help finding kakao group chats, they’ve been suuuper helpful for real-time info

hope this helps!!