Apgujeong YK PLASTIC SURGERY

Two Jaw Surgery

※Recovery time, hospital admission and visiting for treatment schedule may vary among individuals.
  • Operation time
    3 hours
  • Method of anesthesia
    General anesthesia
  • Hospital admission stay
    1-2 days
  • Suture removal
    In about 14 days
  • Visiting for treatment
    2 to 4 times
  • Recovery period
    About 3~4 weeks

What is Two jaw Surgery?

In cases where the mandible protrudes out more than the upper jaw does, such as mandibular prognathism,
long face, or facial asymmetry, more often than not, a maloccluding dental interlocking may also largely occur.
In such cases, the position and function are abnormal.

Two jaw surgery is an operation that corrects the position by fracturing the upper and lower jaws. Aesthetic goal and the functional target of dental interlocking
must all be satisfied. The surgical outcome is dramatic, and there is also a significant change in a patient’s appearance.

Target indications for Two jaw surgery

Facial asymmetry with an
unbalanced and bent chin

Mandible prognathism
with long and
protruded mandible

Mouth protrusion
with bulging of both
teeth and gums

Cases with either
a malocclusion or
an open bite

Overall elongated face

Flat face

Strong points of Two jaw surgery at Apgujeong YK Plastic surgery Clinic

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    MORPHEUS 3D Simulation
    3D scans of an actual face, X-ray as well as CT images are reproduced as 3D images. A virtual operation is performed to preview surgical outcomes.
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    Resolve functional problems
    Various function issues such as basic dental occlusion and temporomandibular joint are also solved all together.
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    Face without droopiness
    Our surgeons do not perform any excessive facial bone reduction that causes the skin to droop and damage the jaw line.

Technique of Two jaw Surgery

Sagittal Splitting Ramus Osteotomy (SSRO) and Le Fort fracture procedures are performed
at Apgujeong YK Plastic Surgery Clinic.

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STEP 01

Osteotomy on
Maxilla and mandible

화살표
양악수술

STEP 02

Trimming and position

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양악수술

STEP 03

fixation

Advancements in line surgery are possible due to considerable progression in orthodontic procedures,
rather than that of surgical methods.

In the past, it was demanding to carry out a proper occlusion suitable for the resultant shape of a facial surgery. Now, even
a movement of the premolar and molar have become facilitated. Thus, once a shape of the face has been created, any dental work/tooth
fitting can be fitted onto the face. Cases of line surgery largely show malocclusion after surgery. However, a patient can undertake
postsurgical orthodontic treatment, preventing recurrences while attaining stable dental occlusion.