I was stressed because my lower face looked large compared to my features, and my jaw protruded forward. When I was younger, it was mostly about appearance, but over time, my previous orthodontic treatment shifted, and discomfort from malocclusion became more noticeable. That’s when I decided on surgery. On the day of surgery, dizziness and not being able to drink water were the hardest parts. I don’t remember much pain—mostly just feeling sleepy. The next day was actually more painful, but after that, the pain itself was more manageable than I expected. Swelling was more noticeable than pain. For about five days, the swelling kept increasing, and during the first week, facial pressure, nasal congestion, and mouth discomfort made even taking medication difficult. After about a week, those issues gradually eased. By the second week, sensation slowly started returning and swelling began to decrease. Weeks three to four were when the swelling dropped significantly, and it became interesting to see daily changes in my face. Eating also got easier, and I took frequent walks to help with swelling. Now at week five, sensation has mostly returned except for part of my left lip and right jaw. Swelling continues to go down, and only minor puffiness remains around the cheeks. I’ve also started orthodontic treatment. With my lower face reduced, my face clearly looks smaller—especially in photos. Even with some swelling left, I’m satisfied and excited about further improvement. What makes me happiest is finally having the face shape I wanted, and even people who initially opposed the surgery now say it turned out well.