Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hi -I'm a 20 year old student in NY city and have " long face syndrome. " I have been talking to different surgeons and want to know if anyone has recommendations about doctors in my area. Also, my wrists were x-rayed to make sure my growth plates have closed, but I have been told that there is no guarantee that I won't have another growth spurt. Does anyone have any thoughts about whether this is a good age to do the surgery? I would like to do it this summer and be done with all wires and braces by the time I graduate college. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hi -I'm a 20 year old student in NY city and have " long face syndrome. " I have been talking to different surgeons and want to know if anyone has recommendations about doctors in my area. Also, my wrists were x-rayed to make sure my growth plates have closed, but I have been told that there is no guarantee that I won't have another growth spurt. Does anyone have any thoughts about whether this is a good age to do the surgery? I would like to do it this summer and be done with all wires and braces by the time I graduate college. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Dan, I'm new to this board and am planning to have the surgery, too. I'm 18 and have been told that it's okay at this age: I first saw a doctor about my jaw when I was 14 and have been having periodic check-ups since then. I haven't grown for a year now and my plates have closed. I think that if you haven't grown in height for a year, you are probably safe. If you're worried, maybe you should talk to another doctor and/or wait another 6 months to make sure you don't grow any more. Good luck. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Dan, I'm new to this board and am planning to have the surgery, too. I'm 18 and have been told that it's okay at this age: I first saw a doctor about my jaw when I was 14 and have been having periodic check-ups since then. I haven't grown for a year now and my plates have closed. I think that if you haven't grown in height for a year, you are probably safe. If you're worried, maybe you should talk to another doctor and/or wait another 6 months to make sure you don't grow any more. Good luck. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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