EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — FAQ

The questions patients ask most, each linked to the procedure page or clip that explains it further (30 answers).

About the hospital

  • Where is EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and which languages are supported?

    EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is at 2F Rex Tower, 108 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Sinsa Station, Line 3). Consultations are handled in Korean, English and Thai, and the reservation line is +82-2-547-0101.

  • What does this hub cover?

    19 procedures, 270 published before & after cases and 5 doctor profiles, grouped into treatment areas: Double jaw surgery · Facial contouring · Mouth protrusion & ASO · Revision surgery · Orthodontics · TMJ care.

  • How do I find a specific procedure?

    Type a procedure or keyword into the search box above — Thai and English both work, e.g. V-Line, rhinoplasty or jaw. You can also filter by treatment area to see only the procedures in that group.

  • Are the before & after photos reliable?

    All 270 cases are adapted from material EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery published officially, labelled with the treatment area and the follow-up interval where the hospital stated one. Individual results still vary with bone structure, skin quality, age and aftercare.

  • What are the doctors specialised in?

    The 5 listed doctors cover plastic surgery, oral & maxillofacial surgery, anaesthesiology and dermatology. Each profile lists education, experience and specialties.

  • Can I book an appointment from this page?

    No. This hub is an editorial reference, not a booking agent. For appointments or case assessment, contact EU Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery directly by phone or through its official website.

Procedure & video Q&A

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  • How often must you return after double jaw surgery?

    EU asks patients to return one week, two weeks and one month after discharge; IVRO and SSRO schedules differ by two to three days, and two weeks of laser care is provided.

    Double jaw surgery (양악수술)
  • What if breathing feels difficult after surgery?

    EU explains that swollen oral and nasal mucosa makes breathing uncomfortable; staff monitor patients continuously while admitted, and a nasal spray is prescribed for use at home.

    Double jaw surgery (양악수술)
  • Does every protruding jaw need double jaw surgery?

    No. EU explains that protrusion has several patterns: some come from the mandible alone and are treated with mandibular surgery, while a retruded maxilla requires both jaws.

    Protruding jaw correction (주걱턱)
  • Why do some cases need overcorrection?

    In its own case-review video EU explains that because soft tissue and muscle differ between sides, setting the bone exactly straight can still look deviated, so a measured overcorrection is planned.

    Facial asymmetry correction (안면비대칭)
  • Can a long face be fixed by shortening the chin alone?

    EU says not usually: when the excess height lies in the maxilla, shortening the chin does not address the cause, so diagnosis comes first.

    Long face correction (긴얼굴)
  • Does EU recommend cutting the chin back?

    EU published a video titled "don't set back or cut the chin", explaining that chin setback is a last resort and repositioning the jaw usually gives a better result.

    Receding chin correction (무턱)
  • When is double jaw surgery preferred over ASO?

    EU explains that when protrusion accompanies a skeletal problem — asymmetry, a receding chin or a long face — double jaw surgery addresses more than ASO can.

    ASO surgery for mouth protrusion (돌출입)
  • How does it differ from double jaw surgery?

    EU explains that mandibular surgery moves only the lower jaw and suits patients whose maxilla is already well positioned, while two-jaw surgery is used when both need adjusting.

    Mandible-only surgery (하악수술)
  • What are the three areas?

    EU lists cheekbone reduction, square jaw reduction and chin surgery, planned so that all three connect into a single continuous line.

    3-area facial contouring (윤곽3종)
  • How common is cheekbone nonunion?

    EU states it is rare when the surgery and fixation are stable; if symptoms appear after the roughly two-month healing period, a CT is taken to assess revision.

    Cheekbone reduction (광대축소술)
  • How is V-line different from square jaw surgery?

    EU explains that square jaw surgery changes only the angle below the ear and leaves a blunt chin, while V-line treats both at once.

    V-line surgery (브이라인수술)
  • Does mini V-line slim the face like a full V-line?

    EU states that mini V-line focuses on the chin, so it changes the front of the jawline; a wide mandibular angle still calls for the full V-line.

    Mini V-line (미니브이라인)
  • Does removing more bone mean a slimmer face?

    EU says no: what matters is effective volume reduction through the right osteotomy position and angle, plus cortical shaving where appropriate.

    Square jaw reduction (사각턱수술)
  • Can a sunken mouth be corrected?

    EU says the cause must be identified across the maxilla, mandible, occlusion and chin shape; when both jaws are involved, a repeat two-jaw operation can improve it.

    Double jaw revision surgery (양악재수술)
  • Does cheek hollowing after cheekbone surgery resolve?

    EU states that when the anterior, 45° and lateral cheekbone positions are correct, the hollowing usually improves as swelling settles and the muscle recovers.

    Facial contouring revision (안면윤곽 재수술)
  • How long is the wafer worn?

    EU states it is generally worn from surgery until orthodontics begins, sometimes for a further one to two months after that; from two weeks it can be removed, but should be worn except at mealtimes.

    Orthodontics for jaw surgery (양악교정)
  • Can aligners replace jaw surgery?

    EU explains that orthodontics moves teeth but not the jaw bones, so a skeletal problem still needs surgical assessment.

    Clear aligner treatment (투명교정)
  • Can you have jaw surgery with a TMJ disorder?

    EU states the joint must be fully assessed first, because its position during surgery directly affects how stable the result will be.

    Temporomandibular disorder treatment (턱관절치료)
  • How often should you rinse?

    EU says rinsing starts the day after surgery, three times a day for two weeks, and after every meal at home; if the rinse runs out, clean water should be used.

    Post-operative care at EU (수술 후 관리)
  • Does EU accept international patients?

    Yes. EU states it is a registered facility for attracting international patients and has passed the criteria to be a Gangnam-gu medical tourism partner institution.

    Safety equipment and systems (안전장비 시스템)