My Dual-Osteotomy Chin Reduction and Revision Double-Eyelid Surgery Review in Korea

Before Surgery

For most of my life, I felt self-conscious about the length and overall shape of my face. It was not something that other people necessarily noticed, but it stood out to me whenever I looked in the mirror or saw myself in a photograph.

I had orthodontic treatment for three years in high school. Later, I also tried facial fat treatments and fillers, hoping they might improve the balance of my face. Although they created some changes, I gradually came to believe that my main concern was related to my underlying bone structure.

My eyes were another area I had thought about for a long time. Because I had already undergone double-eyelid surgery, I knew that choosing revision surgery required careful consideration. I did not want to keep adding procedures without understanding whether they would actually suit my face.

Why I Decided to Have Surgery

After years of returning to the same concerns, I decided to undergo dual-osteotomy chin reduction and revision double-eyelid surgery in Korea.

It was a major and emotional decision for me, especially because chin reduction involves bone surgery. I felt hopeful about addressing something that had affected my confidence for years, but I was also worried about the operation, the recovery, and whether I would still feel like myself afterward.

I visited several clinics because I did not want to make the decision impulsively. I needed to feel that the surgical plan was based on my facial structure rather than on a standard idea of what my face should look like.

Choosing Made Young

One of my earlier consultations left me feeling rushed. A surgical plan was suggested before I felt that my face and concerns had been evaluated as carefully as I expected. That experience made me more cautious about choosing a clinic.

My consultation at Made Young felt more personal. CT imaging was used to examine my chin, and I was able to speak directly with the doctor about the length of my face, my proportions, and the specific changes that had been on my mind.

I also appreciated the realistic discussion about my revision eye surgery. The doctor did not automatically recommend every additional procedure I asked about. Instead, we discussed whether each option would suit my face. I was also told that some of the asymmetry I noticed could be related to the way my eyebrow muscles moved.

That conversation stayed with me because it made me feel that the goal was not simply to perform more surgery. I wanted honest guidance, even if it meant hearing that a procedure might not be necessary or suitable for me.

We also discussed how my chin surgery would be planned according to factors such as my chin shape and the location of the nerves. Knowing that there was a separate postoperative care center gave me some additional reassurance about the recovery period.

I was still nervous when I made my final decision, but I felt that my questions had been taken seriously and that I better understood the reasons behind my surgical plan.

Surgery Day

On the day of surgery, I was calmer than I expected. I think I had spent so much time researching, attending consultations, and thinking about my decision that I felt ready to move forward.

That calm feeling changed somewhat after I woke up from anesthesia. During the first several hours, I needed help from the staff, and my throat became uncomfortable enough to make speaking difficult for a while.

Even though I had prepared myself mentally, the reality of the first day still felt overwhelming. I reminded myself that I had just undergone surgery and that discomfort, swelling, and unfamiliar sensations were part of the earliest stage of recovery.

The First Few Days

The swelling was especially noticeable during the first two or three days. My lips looked much larger than usual, and seeing my reflection felt strange. My chin was also tender when pressed.

Fortunately, I was able to eat foods as long as they were not too large or hard. I tried to take things slowly and follow the recovery guidance I had received.

I returned regularly for postoperative care and wore a mask whenever I went outside. At that point, the mask helped me feel less self-conscious because I was not ready for other people to see me while the swelling was so noticeable.

Emotionally, those early days were probably the hardest. Even when you understand that swelling is temporary, it can still be difficult to look in the mirror and feel unfamiliar with your own face. I tried not to judge the result too early.

Changes During the First Few Weeks

After the first week, I began to notice more obvious changes in the swelling. Progress did not happen overnight, but each small improvement made me feel more hopeful.

By around two weeks, I occasionally felt comfortable enough to remove my mask when going outside in the evening. My appearance still felt unfamiliar, but reaching that point gave me a sense of relief.

The Day 20 photograph shows an intermediate stage rather than a completed result. I was still healing, and some swelling remained, but comparing it with the first few days helped me see how far I had already come.

My postoperative care photographs also became part of my recovery diary. They reminded me that healing involved more than simply waiting for time to pass. Attending my appointments and following the aftercare instructions gave me a sense that I was actively supporting my recovery.

Over the following weeks, the swelling continued to settle gradually. Some days I noticed progress, while on other days everything seemed unchanged. Taking photographs at different stages helped because the improvements were easier to recognize when I compared several weeks rather than several hours.

My 90-Day Result

Final Thoughts

The most meaningful change was not limited to what I saw in the mirror. I felt less preoccupied with a concern that I had carried for many years.

Before surgery, I often thought about how my face looked in photographs or whether a hairstyle emphasized the length of my chin. By the three-month point, I felt more comfortable taking pictures, trying different hairstyles, and going out without constantly thinking that I needed to hide or correct something.

Looking back through this diary, I remember feeling calm before surgery, overwhelmed during the earliest recovery days, relieved when the swelling began to improve, and gradually more confident as my face settled. The process required more patience than I initially imagined, but documenting it helped me understand that recovery could not be judged by a single difficult day.

Based on my personal experience, I would gently recommend Made Young to people considering dual-osteotomy chin reduction or revision double-eyelid surgery in Korea who value detailed evaluation and realistic communication.

Try to choose a medical team that listens to the reasons behind your concerns rather than simply suggesting more procedures. It is equally important to enter surgery with realistic expectations and to prepare emotionally for the recovery period.My 90-day photographs are an important milestone, but healing can continue beyond three months. Everyone’s experience will be different. For me, this journey was ultimately about feeling more at ease with my appearance—not achieving perfection.