"I perform surgeries using medical technology I learned from my father, and 20 years of professional experience in facial bone surgery ."
WHY Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
What is WHY Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
Our clinic specializes in mouth, jaw, and facial contour surgery.
WHY Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery provides solutions that pursue both functionality and aesthetics.
Types of the surgeries
- Double jaw surgery
- Facial Contouring Surgery
- Dental Braces
- Temporomandibular joint clinic
Protruding lower jaw (underbite)
Facial asymmetry
Long face
Mouth protrusion / Receding chin
Double jaw surgery
- WHY double jaw surgery without intermaxillary fixation.
- We use both SSRO(sagittal split ramus osteotomy) and IVRO(intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy) methods to perform the most suitable surgery for each patient.
- The fixation period is shortened since the braces will be worn after the surgery.
Facial Contouring Surgery
Facial contouring surgery / Cheekbone surgery / Square jaw surgery / Mini V-line surgery / V-line surgery
- Adequate and accurate bone resection.
- Minimal muscle and skin detachment allows for less swelling and pain.
- Minimal skin sagging.
Dental Braces
Invisalign
Orthodontic double jaw surgery
= Double jaw surgery + Dental braces
Regular dental braces
▲Uneven proportions of teeth
▲Protruding teeth
▲Malocclusion
▲Gaps between teeth
Temporomandibular joint clinic
Medications / Botox / Arthrocentesis(wash-out of joint) / Occlusal stabilization splint / Physical therapy and exercise / Surgery
Special points of
WHY Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1. Minimal pain and swelling
2. Minimal nerve damage
3. Achieving both beauty and functionality
Special points of
WHY Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1.
Minimal pain and swelling
2.
Minimal nerve damage
3.
Achieving both beauty and functionality
Surgical safety system
One double jaw surgery per day
We promise only one double jaw surgery per day with the head surgeon in charge of the procedure from the beginning to the very end.
Operating rooms equipped with CCTV video observation system
Friends and family members accompanying the patient can monitor the situation in real time during surgery.
3D simulation
During 3D simulation, we show not only facial bones but also muscles and soft tissues including skin.
Safety equipment of university hospital level
Our clinic features the latest equipment, aseptic management system, emergency response system, and professional anesthesia system.
Dantrolene availability
Dantrolene (dantrium) is always available at our clinic to ensure a prompt response if malignant hyperthermia occurs during general anesthesia. Although the incidence is very rare, we prefer to be prepared and maintain the safety of our patients at all times.
JIVAKA’s Tip
WHY Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery doctor Lee Seok Jae has 10 years of professional experience as the main surgeon at orthognathic surgery at i* Clinic, a large hospital in Seoul, and since then he has brought smiles back to many patients. Cooperation with team members he has worked together for over ten years ensures the best possible results and ultimate safety of surgeries.
Introduction of
our specialist
Lee Seok Jae | DDS. MSD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
“20 years of expertise in facial bones only”
As an orthodontist, I answer all the questions of my patients until their curiosity is satisfied."
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialist appointed by The Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Main Doctor, at WHY Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dankook University, College of Dentistry, Bachelor’s degree
- Dankook University Graduate School of Dentistry, Master’s Degree(Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
- Dankook University’s Dental College, Dental Hospital, Intern (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
- Dankook University’s Dental College, Dental Hospital, Resident(Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
- (Previous) Dentist at Capital Defense Command(CDC)
- (Previous) Hallym University, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Professor
- (Previous) ID Hospital, Head of Bimaxillary Center
- (Previous) ID Hospital, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist
- The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Member
- The Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(KAMPRS), Member
- The Korean Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Implantology, Member
- The Korean Incorporated Association for Temporomandibular Joint, Member
Our facilities
Location
3rd floor, Brand Khan, 527, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 서초구 강남대로 527, 브랜드 칸 3층
* 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station
*논현역 3번 출구 5분 거리
Hours of Operation
MON - SAT | 10:00 AM ~ 07:00 PM
SUN, Public holidays | Closed
Location
3rd floor, Brand Khan, 527, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 서초구 강남대로 527, 브랜드 칸 3층
* 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station
*논현역 3번 출구 5분 거리
Hours of Operation
MON - SAT | 10:00 AM ~ 07:00 PM
SUN, Public holidays | Closed
Clinic - WHY Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
WHY Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Consultation appointment
WHY Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
₩30,000