iamme_ Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Hello, If it wasn't for this forum I would have never found out advanced PS market in Seoul, therefore I also want to contribute to this forum by posting my experience at TheFaceDental clinic. After I read some reviews about that clinic on this forum and some other forums, I wanted to get those surgeries done at only those clinics that specialize in Oral&Maxillofacial surgeries. On top of that one of my local friend got her v-line surgery at TFD and her results were great, so I decided I will just go with that clinic. I did online consultations with various clinics and only Dr.Lee at TFD mentioned that I would need Double jaw to correct my slight underbite using BSSRO and rotating upper jaw (LeFort I) along with chin/jaw shaving and zygoma reduction. After hearing that I went to some orthodontists in Canada, and they also suggested that SSRO would be beneficial for me. I was in contact with TFD since early 2017,gathering as much information I can and finally decided to go to Seoul in February 2018. In-person Consultation and surgery date was decided through kakao and I never had to pay for any deposits. Tip: You don't have to use agencies to guide you through Seoul. You don't need a translator if you choose TFD. Dr.Lee speaks decent english. You would definitely need data plan there, especially for maps. I never used cash in Seoul. I bought Olleh LTE sim card (online) and picked it up at ICN airport. I used Airport Limousine BUS ($15) from ICN to Seoul, I bought the return ticket using credit card at the airport. My residence was booked through airbnb and it was only 10 mins walk to the clinic. Every store I went to accepted credit card.My credit card has no foreign transaction fee plus rewards.Consultation: I went there at 10am, filled out some paperwork and had pictures, Xrays and dental impressions taken (for wafer). Dr.Lee then used those images to project a plan for surgery on his computer. It shows where your current bones are, and how much they will be shifted. Consultation was straight forward as I was fully prepared and had most of my questions answered online. Finally I paid the deposit to confirm my surgery date 2 days later, I was told my wafer would be done by that time. Then my blood was taken for bloodtest and I was sent to a hospital (2 mins walk) for ECG and chest xray (no charges). I then did some shopping and stocked my residence fridge with liquid diet items.Day 1: My surgery was at 10am, I got there at 9am. I fasted for 8 hours prior to that (general anesthesia requirement). Some more papers to sign and paid my remaining balance. I was then shown to my post-op care room to change and put my belongings there. It's a private room with TV, desk sofa, fridge and bed. Dr. Lee then again went through with the surgical plan, recovery and post-op care. After that I was moved to the surgery room, which is on a different floor. I still had no thoughts on post-op pain and discomfort. Before I know I was out and after what seemed like a split second, some one was waking me up. Dr Lee told me that my surgery was successful. I had no idea how I got in to my room, I was stuffed, felt like I can't breathe and didn't want to keep my eyes open. After surgery it was total HELL for me because I really didn't expect that much discomfort. I had wafer in my mouth, rubberband shut, intubation in my nose and dry throat. I wasn't allowed to sleep and drink water for 6 hours. Words cant express my gratitude and how thankful I am to those nurses. I had blood and phelgm in my throat and nose and it was very hard to breath. There was a bell to call nurse, I was using that every 15-20 minutes for next 16 hours until intubation was removed. Whenever I press the bell, a nurse would come right away just under few seconds for blood/phelgm suction outta my nose and throat. Time was moving very slow for me, but I had different goals to look forward to that kept me sane. Like I knew after 6 hours I can drink water and another 10 hours later intubation would be removed and so on. That day the only good thing for me was that I had very less pain.Rest Coming Soon
iamme_ Posted February 25, 2018 Author Posted February 25, 2018 Day 2: At around 6 am, intubation was removed. Cotton that placed under nose for nosebleed was removed few hours earlier as I wasn't bleeding anymore from the nose. After intubation was removed, it still wasn't easy to breath but I felt 10x more comfortable and I was able to drink water from the syringe much easily. An hour later or so I was taken in to dental clinic area and mouth wounds were cleaned and new rubber band was placed on wafer. I was given meal replaced nutrition drink. Dr.Lee came around 9 am and said my status seems good and I wasn't bleeding anymore. There wasn't much pain either. I was told I could go home on Day 3 if I want. They gave me ice packs to wear on my face. This day was 1000000X easier than day 1. They told me there wouldn't be anymore suction of blood from nose/mouth because it will irritate mucus membranes, instead I was given nasal spray and was told to use it twice a day. It helped a lot.Day 3: I have been drinking water a lot and it seems to be helping my throat. Now that I use nasal spray, I can breath easily and no more discomfort. When I looked back on day 1 everything seems like heaven. I was discharged around 10 am and was told to get a taxi as it was cold that day. But I was feeling so great that I wanted to walk, which helped a lot. Taking shower at my residence helped greatly and now I knew that the worst has passed. Day 4-7: I started walking 1-2 kms every day. I went for follow-up check up on Day 5 and was told that rubber band would be removed at 2 week mark. There was regular wound cleaning and also did 20 min session on de-swelling machine. Now I started drinking juices/milk from a cup instead of a syringe. Sleeping has become easier and physically I think I was already at 80-90% despite being on liquid diet.Day 7-13: Nothing much to add. I started eating porridge and rice but I just swallow it without chewing. Swelling went down drastically as I was going for some de-swelling treatments along with daily walks. I think cold weather helps with the swelling too. My eyes look very nice and big, I think it was because my upper jaw was moved slightly upward and zygoma reduced while overall face length was reduced. Results started become apparent but it's too early to tell.Day-14 - Now: Rubber band was removed on Day 14 and now finally I was able to talk. I was told to go easy on food and still eat soft food for few more weeks. I am still swallowing most of my food. I was told to wear my wafer for a while and I only remove it when I talk or eat. I flew back to my country on day 18. My stitches were already dissolved before I left. I am walking a lot and drinking loads of water. 70% of swelling has gone, I think most of it because of walking. I am still in contact with Dr.Lee and TFD and updating them with my progress daily. Any question I have I get prompt response from them. I will continue to update about my recovery. I don't regret choosing TFD and Day 1 still haunts me. I don't know how other clinic would treat you if you are calling for nurses every 15 minutes for 15 hours. But TFD staff and nurses are great. If anyone has any question feel free to pm me. I would only share X-rays through PM for now as I don't want anyone to judge the progress as it's only been 3 weeks or so.
acherousian Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks for your review - it's very helpful. I hope you're healing well! I'm considering to do v-line surgery with Dr. Lee as well this April. Do you mind sharing x-ray photos? Thanks again
honii Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Thank you so much for this ! I have wanted jaw reduction surgery for so many years, and I still have to wait until 2020 to get the surgery (I will be in Seoul then, and I will be 20). Looking forward to hearing any updates, since I also hope to go to The Face Dental.
honii Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Would you mind PMing me x-ray photos? (I'm new to this site so I don't know if I can PM yet) I hope you are happy with your results so far!
iamme_ Posted March 2, 2018 Author Posted March 2, 2018 PMed. 20 is still early for 2jaw and jaw reduction as mandible grows till early twenties. Results are becoming more evident as swelling is going down.
i-venus-i Posted March 2, 2018 Posted March 2, 2018 Omg, thanks for sharing your review! Firstly, I’d like to wish you a very speedy recovery!! ^_^ I’m also Scheduled for surgery this October, for 2jaw and vline (revision) with Dr. Lee at TFD, it’s incredible I loved TFD and also I booked my surgery a couple days after coming back.
jtaime Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Hey, can you pm me your x-ray pics of b/a plus your real pics of now as it has been 1 month since your surgery. Thanks
grace01 Posted October 4, 2018 Posted October 4, 2018 Hi I'm also considering double jaw surgery at TFD. Could you please pm me the cost of the sugrery? And also was it difficult managing it all alone? Also could you pm me the pics of x ray if you don't mind.
elijahspk Posted October 4, 2018 Posted October 4, 2018 Hey, congrats first of all and I'd love to see your X-rays if you don't mind
motty26 Posted October 4, 2018 Posted October 4, 2018 congratulations! u are brave. hoping for your speedy recovery.
demonize Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 Hey! congrats on your surgery! we look forward to more updates : ) Did you have to pay extra to get the LeFort technique done with the double jaw surgery? Or its not something that cost extra and only a matter of technique? Thank you bunches and look forward to seeing your progress!
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