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Hello...

I did " this " not in the least for appearances. Actually, except for

nice straight teeth, my face did not change.

I know those whose faces have changed, and who have found the changes

difficult.

But the question really is, what do you want from the surgery? What

chances are you taking to get the results you want and need? What are

the potential risks and benefits?

Nope. I would not do one bit of it for the sake of my appearance to

others. But there are, most often, structural and functional issues,

as well. Ask your dentists to help explain that to you, as it sounds

as though you do not have an understanding about that.

There's nothing wrong with doing braces, nor surgery, for cosmetic

results. If " the look " is troublesome, then find out how to change

it. But there are also functional issues that can be a major

component.

Good wishes to you, whatever you decide. And try hard not to let

anybody else tell you what you do or do not need, unless that person

is an experienced, knowledgeable professional in the field of

dentistry, orthodontics and/or maxillofacial and oral surgery.

Cammie

> I'm a bit overwhelled right now - so many different things in my

> life that I am trying to " take control " of.

>

> I've wanted to have this done for a few years now - since I was

told

> about it around the 6th grade. I let it stay in the back of my

head

> for years, then recently (maybe about 2 years ago) it resurfaced.

I

> know that I hate my appearance because of my jaw - it is just

> something that I would love to live without.

>

> I struggled with the idea because I didn't want to have " cosmetic

> surgery " - because I didn't want people to think anything weird

> about me. Then I thought, why does it matter what these people

> think? I guess my answer to that is, if what they think doesn't

> matter, why would I need to have this surgery? But then again,

> there are more than just the appearance problems, so I should get

> it. I just have so many thoughts and worries - and I don't know

> enough about it.

>

> So, now I am 22, going on 23 in May. I've decided that I want this

> done, especially while I am young. If I keep postponing this, I'll

> regret it. I want to enjoy all that I can about this surgery for

as

> long as possible.

>

> My biggest fear:

> What if I don't like the way I look after it is done?

>

> I don't know why I am posting - but I guess because it is nice to

> have this space where I can share my feelings about these things

> with people who might actually understand. Some of my friends and

> family tell me they don't notice anything - and it is only until

> after I point it out. And that I shouldn't go through all this.

> And it is hard, because as encouraging as they are trying to be,

> they aren't helping with my feelings about the situation. My mom

> has now taken support and said that I should do this for me,

because

> it is something I want and will make me feel better.

>

> I don't know - like I said, maybe I'm just a bit overwhelmed and

> just needed to get some of this out. Thanks for whoever reads this

> for taking the time to do so - it is just nice to see this group.