Desperately in Need of Help.

[Guest guest]

I was recently told that I needed to have Orthognatic Surgery to

correct my underbite and asymmetric lower jaw. While I would

love to have " perfectly aligned " teeth, I am afraid of what my face

will look like after the surgery. Though I was told that the

surgery will boost my self-esteem and improve my facial appearance,

and though I have seen many Before & After photos of happy, pleased

recipients, I am still a little skeptical. With that said, I was

hoping that someone who had, or performs, Orthognathic Surgery

could help. Is what I have been told true? Were you or anyone you

know unsatisfied with the results? What are, if any,

disadvantages of Orthognatic Surgery?

Your reply would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Guest guest]

hi. i just had upper and lower jaw surgery two weeks ago. my lower

jaw was moved back and my upper jaw was tilted down. i did notice

after the surgery that my chin is smaller. it was kind of weird to

look at at first, but also i was very swollen, so i just looked funny

anyway. but now that the swelling is gone... i honestly don't really

feel like i look any different. i can still tell that my chin is

smaller but i have to really look closely to see it. i still look

like me and i've almost forgotten what i looked like before. of

course, some people's cases are more severe, so the change in

appearance is more obvious in others. ask your surgeon about your

case. mine did a composite of what my profile would look like post-

op so i had a good idea of what to expect.

and to answer your other question... i am very satisfied with the

results. i was a little self-conscious of my chin before and now its

all little and cute. even though i am still wired and a little

frustrated that i can't eat normal foods, i have no regrets about

having the surgery.

take care,

heather

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> I was recently told that I needed to have Orthognatic Surgery to

> correct my underbite and asymmetric lower jaw. While I would

> love to have " perfectly aligned " teeth, I am afraid of what my face

> will look like after the surgery. Though I was told that the

> surgery will boost my self-esteem and improve my facial

appearance,

> and though I have seen many Before & After photos of happy, pleased

> recipients, I am still a little skeptical. With that said, I was

> hoping that someone who had, or performs, Orthognathic Surgery

> could help. Is what I have been told true? Were you or anyone you

> know unsatisfied with the results? What are, if any,

> disadvantages of Orthognatic Surgery?

>

> Your reply would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.