WOORI

Double Jaw Surgery

Be Safe, Be Beautiful
Woori Plastic Surgery Clinic operates like a professional hospital.

Double jaw surgery that satisfies both functional and
cosmetic aspects based on numerous clinical experiences and know-how.

*Surgery information may vary based on each individual.

  • Operation time

    2 hrs 30 minutes
  • Hospitalization or not

    Necessary
  • Anesthesia method

    General anesthesia
  • Recovery period

    7 days

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flexible doctors Double Jaw Surgery episode

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The difference in meticulousness provides
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*You should always be cautious as plastic surgery may have side effects such as inflammation, bleeding, and nerve damage depending on the individual.

Special Features of Woori Facial Contouring
Professional medical staff with over 18 years of experience with facial contouring plastic surgery.

With the abundant clinical experience and expertise of Pyeong-jin Im, clinic chief surgeon, you can achieve a high level of satisfaction in both beauty and safety.

What is a spatula jaw?

It is a chin with a spatula shape, a long chin, and a chin curved outward.

Surgical Methods for Woori Lantern Jaw Surgery

CASE 01

Surgical Method for Lantern Jaw Surgery
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Mandibular surgery will be a sufficient enough method if the malocclusion is due to the development of the lower jaw.
You can choose between intra-oral ramus osteotomy (IVRO) and sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO).

CASE 02

Surgical Method for Double Jaw Surgery (Upper and Lower Jaw)
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Double jaw surgery is required if there is an abnormal position of the upper jaw as well as the lower jaw.
Patients can expect to see excellent functional and aesthetic results when both the upper and lower jaw are moved to a normal position.

What is a protruding mouth?

It is when the mouth protrudes past the tip of the nose or chin.

Treatment Methods for Protruding Mouth

  • If the bones are in the correct
    position and only
    the teeth are protruding

    Orthodontics
  • If both the teeth and bones
    are protruding

    Protruding mouth surgery
    or double jaw surgery
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  • Candidates for Orthodontics
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Protruding Mouth Surgery
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Double Jaw Surgery
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What is facial asymmetry?

It occurs when the face is not symmetrical and the centerline of the face is twisted in one direction.

Symptoms of Facial Asymmetry

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    The face is not symmetrical and is tilted to one side.
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    The tip of the chin is skewed to one side.
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    The lower lines around the lips or nose are crooked.
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    Patient has a habit of chewing on one side.

Treatment Methods for Facial Asymmetry

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  • 01 Maxillary (Upper Jaw) Movement
    The inclined maxilla is corrected and fixed using a Le Fort 1 osteotomy.
  • 02 Mandibular (Lower Jaw) Movement
    The surgeon will either use intra-oral ramus osteotomy (IVRO) or sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) to separate the mandibular bone from the jaw joint and move it in-line with the maxillary bone.
  • 03 Chin Tip Movement
    Cut the tip of the chin on one side and move it to the normal position.
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What is a long face?

It is a face that is too long in terms of the horizontal and vertical ratio.

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Treatment Methods for Long Face

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  • 01 Maxillary (Upper Jaw) Movement
    Using a Le Fort 1 osteotomy, the maxilla is moved and fastened to the upper part.
  • 02 Mandibular (Lower Jaw) Movement
    Separate the mandibular bone from the jaw joint and move it to the upper part in-line with the maxillary bone.
  • 03 Chin Tip Reduction
    Cut a portion of the bone at the tip of the jaw to reduce it.
You should always be cautious as plastic surgery may have side effects such as inflammation, bleeding, and nerve damage depending on the individual.

Those Who Need Woori Double Jaw Surgery

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    If the lower jaw is a lantern jaw that protrudes past the upper jaw.

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    If you have a crooked or asymmetric face.

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    If your mouth protrudes or you have an inverted chin.

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    If you have a long face or overexposed gums when smiling.

WOORI FACE SURGERY

Double Jaw Surgery

Surgical Effects

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    Corrects the structure of the jaw to improve appearance
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    Baby-face effect by creating a smaller, slimmer shape
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    Immediate improvement to teeth as well as appearance
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What Makes Woori Special

  • First,

    a cooperative treatment system for professional medical staff from Asan Medical Center.

  • Second,

    the ability to respond to emergencies by equipping the clinic with a variety of medical equipment such as cardiac defibrillators.

  • Third,

    one-on-one intensive care provided by dedicated medical staff after follow-up treatment.

Woori Plastic Surgery Clinic Clinic Chief Surgeon, Pyeong-jin Im

Cooperative Treatment System

A cooperative treatment system with professional medical staff from Asan Medical Center.

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Emergency Safety Management System

Woori Plastic Surgery Clinic operates like a professional hospital.

  • STEP1

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    • Anesthesiologist resident in the clinic
      1:1 Anesthesia Dedicated System

  • STEP2

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    • Self-powered Generation System
      Built a self-powered generation system for emergency situations

  • STEP3

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    • Sterilization and Disinfection System
      Prevent secondary infection with the sterilization and disinfection system

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    • Emergency Treatment System
      Respond to emergencies by equipping the clinic with a variety of medical equipment such as a cardiac defibrillator

Post-surgery Care System

The surgery may be over, but that does not mean the entire process is. We promise more detailed treatment through our follow-up care.

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    1:1 intensive care provided by dedicated medical staff after treatment and progress

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    Intensive Care for Swelling
    High frequency care

  • STEP3
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    Intensive Care for Swelling
    Care for swelling caused by injections

  • STEP4
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    Intensive Scar Care
    Care with laser

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    Intensive Scar Care
    Ointment, sheets

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    Intensive Scar Care
    Scar injection care

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    Intensive Scar Care
    Scar surgery

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    Final Progress Check
    Ultrasound examination

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