Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 the biggest reason i'm getting this surgery is cosmetic. i've always had the worst self-esteem about my recessive chin and jaw. i think about it constantly. the only thing that would really stop me from the surgery is if it would hurt my singing voice or if i wouldn't really notice much of a difference in my profile. i know it sounds so vain, but it's the honest truth. i even went to a plastic surgeon once to talk about a chin implant and he said it would look odd because my chin is fine and that my jaw is just to far back. he said the surgery was the way to go also. insurance is covering it, but is it really worth it in the end? what do you all think? thanks, alex _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 the biggest reason i'm getting this surgery is cosmetic. i've always had the worst self-esteem about my recessive chin and jaw. i think about it constantly. the only thing that would really stop me from the surgery is if it would hurt my singing voice or if i wouldn't really notice much of a difference in my profile. i know it sounds so vain, but it's the honest truth. i even went to a plastic surgeon once to talk about a chin implant and he said it would look odd because my chin is fine and that my jaw is just to far back. he said the surgery was the way to go also. insurance is covering it, but is it really worth it in the end? what do you all think? thanks, alex _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 , did they tell you that you will have improved function and/or will prevent future problems by having this done? I think that many, if not all, of us have struggled with the self-esteem issue regarding our mouths, etc. For me it was more the crookedness of my teeth. The damage my bite was doing to my molars was second behind that. That might sound terrible, but that's my truth. Now, of course, I'm glad I'm fixing the " foundation " problem, too. But I'd be lying if I said that seeing a mouthful of straight, bracefree teeth won't be the biggest thrill for me. I can only speak for myself when I say that it was worth it to go through the surgery. I'm only 13 days out, but I am happy with it so far and have had a good experience. Others have their stories to tell, and maybe, so will you. You've got to decide for yourself, though, and having determination and you eyes on the end result will make all the difference during the journey, whatever you choose. > the biggest reason i'm getting this surgery is cosmetic. i've always had the > worst self-esteem about my recessive chin and jaw. i think about it > constantly. the only thing that would really stop me from the surgery is if > it would hurt my singing voice or if i wouldn't really notice much of a > difference in my profile. i know it sounds so vain, but it's the honest > truth. i even went to a plastic surgeon once to talk about a chin implant > and he said it would look odd because my chin is fine and that my jaw is > just to far back. he said the surgery was the way to go also. insurance is > covering it, but is it really worth it in the end? what do you all think? > thanks, > alex > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 , did they tell you that you will have improved function and/or will prevent future problems by having this done? I think that many, if not all, of us have struggled with the self-esteem issue regarding our mouths, etc. For me it was more the crookedness of my teeth. The damage my bite was doing to my molars was second behind that. That might sound terrible, but that's my truth. Now, of course, I'm glad I'm fixing the " foundation " problem, too. But I'd be lying if I said that seeing a mouthful of straight, bracefree teeth won't be the biggest thrill for me. I can only speak for myself when I say that it was worth it to go through the surgery. I'm only 13 days out, but I am happy with it so far and have had a good experience. Others have their stories to tell, and maybe, so will you. You've got to decide for yourself, though, and having determination and you eyes on the end result will make all the difference during the journey, whatever you choose. > the biggest reason i'm getting this surgery is cosmetic. i've always had the > worst self-esteem about my recessive chin and jaw. i think about it > constantly. the only thing that would really stop me from the surgery is if > it would hurt my singing voice or if i wouldn't really notice much of a > difference in my profile. i know it sounds so vain, but it's the honest > truth. i even went to a plastic surgeon once to talk about a chin implant > and he said it would look odd because my chin is fine and that my jaw is > just to far back. he said the surgery was the way to go also. insurance is > covering it, but is it really worth it in the end? what do you all think? > thanks, > alex > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 , I had the surgery for cosmetic reasons. I had about 9mm overjet before orthodontics.... after one year in braces my overjet was about 5mm... my looks got significantly better... i almost felt i didnt need the surgery... i had the lower jaw advancement 3 months ago and feel that i actually looked better BEFORE the surgery... however, my bite is now perfect.... looking back, i don't think i should have gotten the surgery, but my OD told me that i needed the surgery to fix my bite... there are RISKS with the surgery .. luckily, the odds are low for any signficant postop problems, but there are still risks... bottom line: each situation is different.. you have to balance your needs with your current siutation... good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 , I had the surgery for cosmetic reasons. I had about 9mm overjet before orthodontics.... after one year in braces my overjet was about 5mm... my looks got significantly better... i almost felt i didnt need the surgery... i had the lower jaw advancement 3 months ago and feel that i actually looked better BEFORE the surgery... however, my bite is now perfect.... looking back, i don't think i should have gotten the surgery, but my OD told me that i needed the surgery to fix my bite... there are RISKS with the surgery .. luckily, the odds are low for any signficant postop problems, but there are still risks... bottom line: each situation is different.. you have to balance your needs with your current siutation... good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 , I don't mean to scare you or anything but if singing is very important for you, then you must also consider that a surgery COULD (not saying it will, but could) have an effect on your jaw joints, and the opening of your mouth, either for the better or for the worse. If you would develop jaw joint pains, singing might be too difficult or hurt too much for you. Not saying it will! I personally love singing and sometimes perform (well used to before braces/expander/surgery). I have developed a bit of joint pain after the surgery and the opening of my mouth is not big enough yet to start singing again. I hope both will get better over time... Positive for me personally is that once the expander is out, my pallate is so wide compared to before, that I know my resonance is going to be a lot better. Nathalie > the biggest reason i'm getting this surgery is cosmetic. i've always had the > worst self-esteem about my recessive chin and jaw. i think about it > constantly. the only thing that would really stop me from the surgery is if > it would hurt my singing voice or if i wouldn't really notice much of a > difference in my profile. i know it sounds so vain, but it's the honest > truth. i even went to a plastic surgeon once to talk about a chin implant > and he said it would look odd because my chin is fine and that my jaw is > just to far back. he said the surgery was the way to go also. insurance is > covering it, but is it really worth it in the end? what do you all think? > thanks, > alex > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 , I don't mean to scare you or anything but if singing is very important for you, then you must also consider that a surgery COULD (not saying it will, but could) have an effect on your jaw joints, and the opening of your mouth, either for the better or for the worse. If you would develop jaw joint pains, singing might be too difficult or hurt too much for you. Not saying it will! I personally love singing and sometimes perform (well used to before braces/expander/surgery). I have developed a bit of joint pain after the surgery and the opening of my mouth is not big enough yet to start singing again. I hope both will get better over time... Positive for me personally is that once the expander is out, my pallate is so wide compared to before, that I know my resonance is going to be a lot better. Nathalie > the biggest reason i'm getting this surgery is cosmetic. i've always had the > worst self-esteem about my recessive chin and jaw. i think about it > constantly. the only thing that would really stop me from the surgery is if > it would hurt my singing voice or if i wouldn't really notice much of a > difference in my profile. i know it sounds so vain, but it's the honest > truth. i even went to a plastic surgeon once to talk about a chin implant > and he said it would look odd because my chin is fine and that my jaw is > just to far back. he said the surgery was the way to go also. insurance is > covering it, but is it really worth it in the end? what do you all think? > thanks, > alex > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Nothing wrong with that. You're clear about your objectives, and you should be able to discuss them openly with your surgeon. Bear in mind, though, that sometimes some folks develop joint problems later in life. Bear in mind, too, that sometimes folks develop joint pain post-op. These are also topics you should discuss with your surgeon, as well as what changes you might expect in your voice. For me, it would not have been worth doing for the cosmetic changes, which were minor (but I only had relatively minor movement of my lower jaw). It was totally worth doing for the changes it made in my bite and in order to save my teeth. Cammie > the biggest reason i'm getting this surgery is cosmetic. i've always had the > worst self-esteem about my recessive chin and jaw. i think about it > constantly. the only thing that would really stop me from the surgery is if > it would hurt my singing voice or if i wouldn't really notice much of a > difference in my profile. i know it sounds so vain, but it's the honest > truth. i even went to a plastic surgeon once to talk about a chin implant > and he said it would look odd because my chin is fine and that my jaw is > just to far back. he said the surgery was the way to go also. insurance is > covering it, but is it really worth it in the end? what do you all think? > thanks, > alex > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Nothing wrong with that. You're clear about your objectives, and you should be able to discuss them openly with your surgeon. Bear in mind, though, that sometimes some folks develop joint problems later in life. Bear in mind, too, that sometimes folks develop joint pain post-op. These are also topics you should discuss with your surgeon, as well as what changes you might expect in your voice. For me, it would not have been worth doing for the cosmetic changes, which were minor (but I only had relatively minor movement of my lower jaw). It was totally worth doing for the changes it made in my bite and in order to save my teeth. Cammie > the biggest reason i'm getting this surgery is cosmetic. i've always had the > worst self-esteem about my recessive chin and jaw. i think about it > constantly. the only thing that would really stop me from the surgery is if > it would hurt my singing voice or if i wouldn't really notice much of a > difference in my profile. i know it sounds so vain, but it's the honest > truth. i even went to a plastic surgeon once to talk about a chin implant > and he said it would look odd because my chin is fine and that my jaw is > just to far back. he said the surgery was the way to go also. insurance is > covering it, but is it really worth it in the end? what do you all think? > thanks, > alex > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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