Mandible Reduction at MVP Clinic

[jojoyes]

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Hello, beautifuls!
I'm writing this as of day 3 post-op. It's been in an insane week and I can't believe I had the courage to go through with this surgery. But the width of my lower jaw was something that had bothered me since young, and to finally go through and change something unwanted feels liberating.
The reason I'm writing this is because I've been lurking through this forum for a long time, and despite the increasing amount of promoters, the majority of people here have provided great advice and support which helped a lot for me finally gaining the courage to go through with the operation. So I hope in return my post can be useful to those looking for information on plastic surgery in Korea, specifically facial contouring.
I came to Korea all by myself. In my opinion, I don't think medical tourism agencies like docfinder or seoultouchup are necessary. It's very easy to navigate through Korea, especially since there is an abundance of taxi drivers whom are very helpful in finding where you need to go. It's completely your choice, but to those who are travelling solo and are worried - I'm only 17 years old and did not find it difficult at all.
I had my consultation with MVP clinic on Monday, where my CT scans were taken, and I also had my blood and EKG tests. The consultant, to my surprise, did not try to pressure me into doing other procedures which I really appreciated. On the same day, I paid and signed some forms, and was also explained some risks to the surgery. I was told the risk of accidents, even though it had never happened in MVP clinic, it is important you're aware despite the minimal chance of it occurring. There is no such thing as a risk free surgery and it is important that whatever clinic or doctor you choose makes sure you're in knowledge of that. I was also told that there would be the possibility of sagging, but since I'm quite young it most likely won't be that evident in my case.
My surgery was done the next day. I had to fast for at least 8 hours, so by the time I arrived at the clinic at 9:30am, I was starving and thirsty! I had to wash my face and make sure my nails were clear of any nail polish. I also had to change into a loose shirt with no buttons, but was tied up like a wrap. I had to change my pants, take off my bra AND change into their disposable underwear as well! It was serious business!
The doctor, once again, showed me where he was going to be shaving my jaw and then drew on my face with a marker. I remember just feeling numb as if none of this was real. I didn't feel nervous, I just felt nothing.
Then I was led to the surgery room where I laid down on the table. One of the nurses tied up my hair while another injected a thin needle into my arm. All I remember was feeling extremely drowsy, so I asked the English consultant Mindy who was standing beside me if the anaesthesia was supposed to be working now. I don't think she understood what I was saying, but I was knocked out in seconds.
I woke up in around 3 hours with my face bandaged up and these little blood pouches which collected the blood draining from wounds. (I apologise for my lack of medical knowledge haha... but that's how I'll describe it. It was a thingy connected to my incision which collected the blood)
I barely felt any pain, to my surprise! Just a slight ache in my jaw, but the main discomfort was feeling unbelievably THIRSTY. I hadn't had water for hours, and was still not allowed to have water until 6 hours after my surgery! Shortly after waking up I was walked to my recovery room where I stayed. The nurse told me it was important not to sleep until 6 hours after, but I was still feeling so drowsy. I was checked up on by the nurses every hour or so, and my doctor came to visit me before he went home to work to tell me how the surgery went. I was so happy, I wanted to tell him and Mindy thank you so much but my throat was so dry I could barely talk... I had to stay overnight and Mindy was kind enough to stay with me during the night just in case there would be any language barriers with the nurses. I was so grateful.
The next morning, the nurses took off my bandage and taught me how to put on my compression band, which I had to wear as much as possible. Everyone seemed surprised that I was barely in any pain, but I just felt a slight ache in my jaw and the main issue was my dry throat. The most painful part, however, was when they removed the drainage. It was like a slow, numb pain... but it wasn't too bad. Honestly, I had chin and nose fillers a month prior to this and it was more painful than this! But again, the feeling of not drinking and eating for an extended amount of time was torturous!
Mindy gave me a post-op care package which included pumpkin soup, ice compress, anti-biotics and other post-op medication and mouth wash I have to gargle every 2 hours. They hailed a taxi for me and I went back to my guesthouse where I drank an entire carton of chocolate milk! Chocolate milk never tasted sooo good! I instantly felt so better.
Right now, I'm just recovering in my guesthouse. I've been out shopping while wearing those half face masks to cover my mouth and haven't received any weird looks so far! As I said, it's day 3 and my swelling has PEAKED. Haha, I woke up and I look like I've been stung by 1000 bees. Tomorrow, I'll be going back to MVP for a checkup and deswelling treatments, so hopefully I won't look so much like a human pear anymore...
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Also, I'll try upload some before and after photos when my swelling eventually subsides..

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Hey!
I'm 16, and I'm planning on getting plastic surgery when I'm 18. (V-line, eyes, rhino, fat grafting) Don't you have to be 18 to get plastic surgery over there without a parent being with you? (I heard that quite a lot of times) Did you have any problems regarding your age when getting plastic surgery there?
Thanks~ ^-^

 

[lucykwa1988]

That's great to hear! Would you be willing to show us some pictures after you've healed? I'm curious about how good MVP are

 

[jacobjarred30]

daysuntilpretty said: ↑

Oh, yes, it's a little painful around that area! But I didn't have my chin and zygoma done as well so I just have stitches around my jaw area. I make sure to gargle the special mouthwash after every meal to make sure all the little pieces are gone!

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Hi ! How have you liked your results at MVP? Do you recommend the clinic?

 

[daysuntilpretty]

jacobjarred30 said: ↑

Hi ! How have you liked your results at MVP? Do you recommend the clinic?

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I do! They were so lovely and treated me very well. I'm not sure of all of my swelling has gone yet, but I'm very happy with the results. My family relatives have all said they noticed my face line getting significantly slimmer, but haven't asked if I had surgery or anything done
I'm just worrying about the sagging at the moment! But I haven't experienced any double chin or the like

 

[xofairy14]

Hi there, I was reading your post and kept wondering how you underwent surgery underage alone? Because I am currently 17 and I know as a matter of fact that if you're under 19 (international age), you should have your parent with you before your surgery at least for consent. Clinics don't see "written" consents as legitimate either. I'm just curious as to how you went to Korea and got surgery by yourself.

 

[jojoyes]

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Hi there, I was reading your post and kept wondering how you underwent surgery underage alone? Because I am currently 17 and I know as a matter of fact that if you're under 19 (international age), you should have your parent with you before your surgery at least for consent. Clinics don't see "written" consents as legitimate either. I'm just curious as to how you went to Korea and got surgery by yourself.

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It's not a law though. It's more morality-driven. Quite some clinics don't really care about your age (as long as you're not 12 or something).

 

[xofairy14]

Jojoyes said: ↑

It's not a law though. It's more morality-driven. Quite some clinics don't really care about your age (as long as you're not 12 or something).

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That's pretty strange, I always thought parents consent had a legal effect. I mean you are still underage and is under the control/care of your guardian legally. I have done a couple procedures and always had to have my mother with me otherwise it was a no. I guess some clinics just don't really care..

 

[daysuntilpretty]

xofairy14 said: ↑

Hi there, I was reading your post and kept wondering how you underwent surgery underage alone? Because I am currently 17 and I know as a matter of fact that if you're under 19 (international age), you should have your parent with you before your surgery at least for consent. Clinics don't see "written" consents as legitimate either. I'm just curious as to how you went to Korea and got surgery by yourself.

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For me, I had to email a form for my mum to sign and then she would email it back signed with a picture of her passport (to show her signature), which I would then show to the clinic. Also, they called my mum as well to confirm if I had her permission to get surgery done. Good luck!^^

 

[leffen]

daysuntilpretty said: ↑

For me, I had to email a form for my mum to sign and then she would email it back signed with a picture of her passport (to show her signature), which I would then show to the clinic. Also, they called my mum as well to confirm if I had her permission to get surgery done. Good luck!^^

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Oh wow, that's a good way for clinics to handle younger foreigners.

 

[tweety-d]

daysuntilpretty said: ↑

For me, I had to email a form for my mum to sign and then she would email it back signed with a picture of her passport (to show her signature), which I would then show to the clinic. Also, they called my mum as well to confirm if I had her permission to get surgery done.


Does the parental consent form need both father and mother to sign ? Or just need one side of the parents ?

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[versible]

Hello @daysuntilpretty ! Thanks for sharing your experience. Wow you are so brave for going to Korea and undergo surgery alone. I salute you and i concur on the fact that you don't need 3rd party for surgery in Korea. I wanted to ask how long did you have to wear the compression garment after the surgery? Do you like your result now?

 

[daysuntilpretty]

versible said: ↑

Hello @daysuntilpretty ! Thanks for sharing your experience. Wow you are so brave for going to Korea and undergo surgery alone. I salute you and i concur on the fact that you don't need 3rd party for surgery in Korea. I wanted to ask how long did you have to wear the compression garment after the surgery? Do you like your result now?

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Hiya!
Thank you lots for your kind words. I had to wear it 2 weeks after the surgery. Then I just wore it for 20 min every night after that... then eventually stopped
I am very happy with my results and am surprised I recovered as quickly as I did. However, I'm planning to get my chin and zygoma done as well, as I noticed that after only reducing my jaw, my chin and cheekbones have become more prominent.