Re: 3 months later - asymmetrical

[Guest guest]

- I have the exact same problem. I have an underbite, and my

lower jaw is shifted to one side. This is because one side of my

jaw grew faster than the other. I know that surgeons can and will

make the center point of my bottom jaw aligned with the top jaw, but

I'm worried that this won't fix the ultimate problem, which is that

one side is longer than the other. I'd also like to know - has

anyone else had surgery that resulted in an uneven jaw or

unsymmetrical lips? -

> > > Hi Everyone,

> > >

> > > I'm nearly 12 weeks post surgery, and I'm having some

> > > concerns. I had both upper and lower jaws repositioned, plus

a

> > > chin enhancement.

> > >

> > > I am still having difficulty biting into and chewing foods

that

> > aren't

> > > fairly soft. How long did it take other people to regain

their

> > ability

> > > to eat meat again, sandwiches, etc.

> > >

> > > Also, I've noticed a difference in the symmetry of my lips

since

> > > the surgery. When I close my mouth, it looks like something

is

> > > pulling one side down and to the left. The arches of my upper

> lip

> > > don't line up under my nose. I also am noticing differences

in

> > > the amount of feeling I have on either side of my lips. Are

> these

> > > problems just due to different recovery rates of the two sides

> my

> > > mouth? I'm not stuck off-center am I?

> > >

> > > I don't visit my surgeon again until right before I have my

> braces

> > > removed - which won't be until the new year. I know that the

> > > recovery takes at least 6 months to get back to " normal " . I'm

> > just

> > > wondering if anyone else experienced these concerns - or if

I'm

> > > on my own here, with something to worry about...

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

- I have the exact same problem. I have an underbite, and my

lower jaw is shifted to one side. This is because one side of my

jaw grew faster than the other. I know that surgeons can and will

make the center point of my bottom jaw aligned with the top jaw, but

I'm worried that this won't fix the ultimate problem, which is that

one side is longer than the other. I'd also like to know - has

anyone else had surgery that resulted in an uneven jaw or

unsymmetrical lips? -

> > > Hi Everyone,

> > >

> > > I'm nearly 12 weeks post surgery, and I'm having some

> > > concerns. I had both upper and lower jaws repositioned, plus

a

> > > chin enhancement.

> > >

> > > I am still having difficulty biting into and chewing foods

that

> > aren't

> > > fairly soft. How long did it take other people to regain

their

> > ability

> > > to eat meat again, sandwiches, etc.

> > >

> > > Also, I've noticed a difference in the symmetry of my lips

since

> > > the surgery. When I close my mouth, it looks like something

is

> > > pulling one side down and to the left. The arches of my upper

> lip

> > > don't line up under my nose. I also am noticing differences

in

> > > the amount of feeling I have on either side of my lips. Are

> these

> > > problems just due to different recovery rates of the two sides

> my

> > > mouth? I'm not stuck off-center am I?

> > >

> > > I don't visit my surgeon again until right before I have my

> braces

> > > removed - which won't be until the new year. I know that the

> > > recovery takes at least 6 months to get back to " normal " . I'm

> > just

> > > wondering if anyone else experienced these concerns - or if

I'm

> > > on my own here, with something to worry about...

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi and ,

I have the exact same problem as you - assymetrical jaws and an

underbite.

My lower jaw is shiften to the right. My face is kinda assymetrical

as well -

my lips are not exactly alligned right, and my left and right

profiles are different.

People say it is not noticable when they look at me, but when I look

in the mirror, I can definitely see the assymetry. I have some

pretty nasty symptoms

because of this, so hopefully all this will be taken care of by the

surgery.

Let me know what happens with you - I'm still about half a year away

from having

my surgery.

Irene.

> > I am asymmetrical now, before surgery, where my lower jaw is

> shifted

> > to the right. My ortho has told me that the lower jaw will be

> > shifted to the left during surgery to correct this, as well

> shifted

> > back to correct my underbite. Has anybody had surgery to correct

> > asymmetry of the jaws, and after the surgery are the lips

> > symmetrical?

> > Worried,

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi and ,

I have the exact same problem as you - assymetrical jaws and an

underbite.

My lower jaw is shiften to the right. My face is kinda assymetrical

as well -

my lips are not exactly alligned right, and my left and right

profiles are different.

People say it is not noticable when they look at me, but when I look

in the mirror, I can definitely see the assymetry. I have some

pretty nasty symptoms

because of this, so hopefully all this will be taken care of by the

surgery.

Let me know what happens with you - I'm still about half a year away

from having

my surgery.

Irene.

> > I am asymmetrical now, before surgery, where my lower jaw is

> shifted

> > to the right. My ortho has told me that the lower jaw will be

> > shifted to the left during surgery to correct this, as well

> shifted

> > back to correct my underbite. Has anybody had surgery to correct

> > asymmetry of the jaws, and after the surgery are the lips

> > symmetrical?

> > Worried,

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hey and Irene,

It's good to know there are other people like me! Have your surgeons

explained to you if and how they will correct the asymmetrical jaws,

and if the lips will look symmetrical afterwards? I'm really worried

that my already asymmetrical and misaligned lips will look even

worse after surgery, even though my bite will be perfect. My

consultation with my surgeon is on Friday, hopefully he'll let me

know the specific details.

I am also a while away from surgery, at least a year from now.

and Irene - what type of surgery are you both going for and

are you doing upper and lower or just lower?

> > > I am asymmetrical now, before surgery, where my lower jaw is

> > shifted

> > > to the right. My ortho has told me that the lower jaw will be

> > > shifted to the left during surgery to correct this, as well

> > shifted

> > > back to correct my underbite. Has anybody had surgery to

correct

> > > asymmetry of the jaws, and after the surgery are the lips

> > > symmetrical?

> > > Worried,

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hey and Irene,

It's good to know there are other people like me! Have your surgeons

explained to you if and how they will correct the asymmetrical jaws,

and if the lips will look symmetrical afterwards? I'm really worried

that my already asymmetrical and misaligned lips will look even

worse after surgery, even though my bite will be perfect. My

consultation with my surgeon is on Friday, hopefully he'll let me

know the specific details.

I am also a while away from surgery, at least a year from now.

and Irene - what type of surgery are you both going for and

are you doing upper and lower or just lower?

> > > I am asymmetrical now, before surgery, where my lower jaw is

> > shifted

> > > to the right. My ortho has told me that the lower jaw will be

> > > shifted to the left during surgery to correct this, as well

> > shifted

> > > back to correct my underbite. Has anybody had surgery to

correct

> > > asymmetry of the jaws, and after the surgery are the lips

> > > symmetrical?

> > > Worried,

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone! I totally know what you guys are talking about. Pre-

surgery, I had an assymetrical face where my jaw was shifted to the

left side. My back teeth didn't even touch b/c my jaw was uneven. I

also had a slight overbite.

I consulted w/ my ortho and it took about 1 1/2 years w/ braces until

my teeth were aligned and ready for surgery. I just had my surgery

done last month. In fact, I am 4 1/2 weeks post-op! WoooHooo!

Anyway, my surgeon and ortho worked together to correct my assymetry

and overbite. They shifted my jaw to the right and back. I still have

swelling but I've noticed that my face isn't assymetrical anymore and

my back teeth actually meet now. I am really happy w/ my results. I

am still a bit swollen but I can see that my jaw is centered.

I had a bit of a concern after surgery b/c my lower lips were

slightly off centered to the right but my surgeon reassured me that

it is b/c of the swelling. I am more swollen on the left side due to

the correction of the jaw from surgery. They said I'm progressing

well and I should see reduced swelling by 6months and will regain

sensation of my left side and chin by then as well.

I hope this info helps. I am definitely glad I did the surgery.

MAT

> > > I am asymmetrical now, before surgery, where my lower jaw is

> > shifted

> > > to the right. My ortho has told me that the lower jaw will be

> > > shifted to the left during surgery to correct this, as well

> > shifted

> > > back to correct my underbite. Has anybody had surgery to

correct

> > > asymmetry of the jaws, and after the surgery are the lips

> > > symmetrical?

> > > Worried,

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone! I totally know what you guys are talking about. Pre-

surgery, I had an assymetrical face where my jaw was shifted to the

left side. My back teeth didn't even touch b/c my jaw was uneven. I

also had a slight overbite.

I consulted w/ my ortho and it took about 1 1/2 years w/ braces until

my teeth were aligned and ready for surgery. I just had my surgery

done last month. In fact, I am 4 1/2 weeks post-op! WoooHooo!

Anyway, my surgeon and ortho worked together to correct my assymetry

and overbite. They shifted my jaw to the right and back. I still have

swelling but I've noticed that my face isn't assymetrical anymore and

my back teeth actually meet now. I am really happy w/ my results. I

am still a bit swollen but I can see that my jaw is centered.

I had a bit of a concern after surgery b/c my lower lips were

slightly off centered to the right but my surgeon reassured me that

it is b/c of the swelling. I am more swollen on the left side due to

the correction of the jaw from surgery. They said I'm progressing

well and I should see reduced swelling by 6months and will regain

sensation of my left side and chin by then as well.

I hope this info helps. I am definitely glad I did the surgery.

MAT

> > > I am asymmetrical now, before surgery, where my lower jaw is

> > shifted

> > > to the right. My ortho has told me that the lower jaw will be

> > > shifted to the left during surgery to correct this, as well

> > shifted

> > > back to correct my underbite. Has anybody had surgery to

correct

> > > asymmetry of the jaws, and after the surgery are the lips

> > > symmetrical?

> > > Worried,

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

the surgery is not an exact science. Results vary.

I think that it's important to have a very experienced surgeon and

also ensure that you're willing to accept the risks involved.

if there is already asymmetry, it probably worth the risk; however,

if you've already got symmetry and a slight overbite or overjet, i

would warn anyone to think carefully before doing the surgery.

also, we should be cognizant that most medical professionals are

looking for a good bite as overall success... however, overall looks

should also be factored into the equation... that may explain why

some orthos and surgeons state the surgery was a success...

good luck!

[Guest guest]

the surgery is not an exact science. Results vary.

I think that it's important to have a very experienced surgeon and

also ensure that you're willing to accept the risks involved.

if there is already asymmetry, it probably worth the risk; however,

if you've already got symmetry and a slight overbite or overjet, i

would warn anyone to think carefully before doing the surgery.

also, we should be cognizant that most medical professionals are

looking for a good bite as overall success... however, overall looks

should also be factored into the equation... that may explain why

some orthos and surgeons state the surgery was a success...

good luck!

[Guest guest]

Hi :

I had surgery on my upper and lower last year to correct an bad

overbite and also to correct my asymmetrical jaw. It was really the

asymmetry that lead me to an orthognathic surgeon in the first

place. My surgeon explained to me that in 50% of his patients the

asymmetry is better after surgery and 50% it is worse. In either

case he felt like I would need a second surgery to trim the longer

uneven jaw line.

Well, I am 10 months post-op and I can tell it is slightly worse.

It's hard to tell unless you look close, but I have two different

profiles with the longer making for a stronger looking jaw line than

my other side. Has your surgeon suggested anything about trimming

yours?

Mark

> > > > Hi Everyone,

> > > >

> > > > I'm nearly 12 weeks post surgery, and I'm having some

> > > > concerns. I had both upper and lower jaws repositioned, plus

> a

> > > > chin enhancement.

> > > >

> > > > I am still having difficulty biting into and chewing foods

> that

> > > aren't

> > > > fairly soft. How long did it take other people to regain

> their

> > > ability

> > > > to eat meat again, sandwiches, etc.

> > > >

> > > > Also, I've noticed a difference in the symmetry of my lips

> since

> > > > the surgery. When I close my mouth, it looks like something

> is

> > > > pulling one side down and to the left. The arches of my

upper

> > lip

> > > > don't line up under my nose. I also am noticing differences

> in

> > > > the amount of feeling I have on either side of my lips. Are

> > these

> > > > problems just due to different recovery rates of the two

sides

> > my

> > > > mouth? I'm not stuck off-center am I?

> > > >

> > > > I don't visit my surgeon again until right before I have my

> > braces

> > > > removed - which won't be until the new year. I know that the

> > > > recovery takes at least 6 months to get back to " normal " .

I'm

> > > just

> > > > wondering if anyone else experienced these concerns - or if

> I'm

> > > > on my own here, with something to worry about...

> > > >

> > > > Thanks!

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi :

I had surgery on my upper and lower last year to correct an bad

overbite and also to correct my asymmetrical jaw. It was really the

asymmetry that lead me to an orthognathic surgeon in the first

place. My surgeon explained to me that in 50% of his patients the

asymmetry is better after surgery and 50% it is worse. In either

case he felt like I would need a second surgery to trim the longer

uneven jaw line.

Well, I am 10 months post-op and I can tell it is slightly worse.

It's hard to tell unless you look close, but I have two different

profiles with the longer making for a stronger looking jaw line than

my other side. Has your surgeon suggested anything about trimming

yours?

Mark

> > > > Hi Everyone,

> > > >

> > > > I'm nearly 12 weeks post surgery, and I'm having some

> > > > concerns. I had both upper and lower jaws repositioned, plus

> a

> > > > chin enhancement.

> > > >

> > > > I am still having difficulty biting into and chewing foods

> that

> > > aren't

> > > > fairly soft. How long did it take other people to regain

> their

> > > ability

> > > > to eat meat again, sandwiches, etc.

> > > >

> > > > Also, I've noticed a difference in the symmetry of my lips

> since

> > > > the surgery. When I close my mouth, it looks like something

> is

> > > > pulling one side down and to the left. The arches of my

upper

> > lip

> > > > don't line up under my nose. I also am noticing differences

> in

> > > > the amount of feeling I have on either side of my lips. Are

> > these

> > > > problems just due to different recovery rates of the two

sides

> > my

> > > > mouth? I'm not stuck off-center am I?

> > > >

> > > > I don't visit my surgeon again until right before I have my

> > braces

> > > > removed - which won't be until the new year. I know that the

> > > > recovery takes at least 6 months to get back to " normal " .

I'm

> > > just

> > > > wondering if anyone else experienced these concerns - or if

> I'm

> > > > on my own here, with something to worry about...

> > > >

> > > > Thanks!

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

That's all good advice. I suspect (although I am not a surgeon, nor a

nurse) that in any surgical procedure, it's a good idea to pause

before you commit and try to weigh the risk/benefit ratio.

Cammie

> the surgery is not an exact science. Results vary.

>

> I think that it's important to have a very experienced surgeon and

> also ensure that you're willing to accept the risks involved.

>

> if there is already asymmetry, it probably worth the risk; however,

> if you've already got symmetry and a slight overbite or overjet, i

> would warn anyone to think carefully before doing the surgery.

>

> also, we should be cognizant that most medical professionals are

> looking for a good bite as overall success... however, overall

looks

> should also be factored into the equation... that may explain why

> some orthos and surgeons state the surgery was a success...

>

> good luck!

[Guest guest]

That's all good advice. I suspect (although I am not a surgeon, nor a

nurse) that in any surgical procedure, it's a good idea to pause

before you commit and try to weigh the risk/benefit ratio.

Cammie

> the surgery is not an exact science. Results vary.

>

> I think that it's important to have a very experienced surgeon and

> also ensure that you're willing to accept the risks involved.

>

> if there is already asymmetry, it probably worth the risk; however,

> if you've already got symmetry and a slight overbite or overjet, i

> would warn anyone to think carefully before doing the surgery.

>

> also, we should be cognizant that most medical professionals are

> looking for a good bite as overall success... however, overall

looks

> should also be factored into the equation... that may explain why

> some orthos and surgeons state the surgery was a success...

>

> good luck!

[Guest guest]

I completely agree with everything you just said in the note below.

i was not off center prior to surgery, or so i thought, perhaps i

was a tad bit, NEVER noticed. Now i am approx 14 weeks post and i am

grappling with a chin that is off center. i have had same surgery as

Lindsey. I have written a note to my surgeon and included the

pictures on cd that i shared here through OFOTO. I tend to think

it is pretty obvious, but i wonder if others really notice unless

they are really looking carefully at me. it shows in photos and

that upsets me. it is a " risk " of the surgery. i would agree with

comment made here that OD and OS say surgery is a success based on

bite, lack of major gummy smile, etc.

P.S. i bit into my first ham and cheese sandwich today. i am still

more numb on one side than another, continue to bite the left side

of my tongue constantly, numbness is slowly, slowly going away. I

go to OD tomorrow, still wearing 13 bands to bring bite together so

eating and cleaning is a real pain.

> the surgery is not an exact science. Results vary.

>

> I think that it's important to have a very experienced surgeon and

> also ensure that you're willing to accept the risks involved.

>

> if there is already asymmetry, it probably worth the risk;

however,

> if you've already got symmetry and a slight overbite or overjet, i

> would warn anyone to think carefully before doing the surgery.

>

> also, we should be cognizant that most medical professionals are

> looking for a good bite as overall success... however, overall

looks

> should also be factored into the equation... that may explain why

> some orthos and surgeons state the surgery was a success...

>

> good luck!

[Guest guest]

I completely agree with everything you just said in the note below.

i was not off center prior to surgery, or so i thought, perhaps i

was a tad bit, NEVER noticed. Now i am approx 14 weeks post and i am

grappling with a chin that is off center. i have had same surgery as

Lindsey. I have written a note to my surgeon and included the

pictures on cd that i shared here through OFOTO. I tend to think

it is pretty obvious, but i wonder if others really notice unless

they are really looking carefully at me. it shows in photos and

that upsets me. it is a " risk " of the surgery. i would agree with

comment made here that OD and OS say surgery is a success based on

bite, lack of major gummy smile, etc.

P.S. i bit into my first ham and cheese sandwich today. i am still

more numb on one side than another, continue to bite the left side

of my tongue constantly, numbness is slowly, slowly going away. I

go to OD tomorrow, still wearing 13 bands to bring bite together so

eating and cleaning is a real pain.

> the surgery is not an exact science. Results vary.

>

> I think that it's important to have a very experienced surgeon and

> also ensure that you're willing to accept the risks involved.

>

> if there is already asymmetry, it probably worth the risk;

however,

> if you've already got symmetry and a slight overbite or overjet, i

> would warn anyone to think carefully before doing the surgery.

>

> also, we should be cognizant that most medical professionals are

> looking for a good bite as overall success... however, overall

looks

> should also be factored into the equation... that may explain why

> some orthos and surgeons state the surgery was a success...

>

> good luck!

[Guest guest]

In my case i actually want to discuss with my surgeon what can be

done, i would consider another surgery just to fix my jaw being off

center. we'll see what he says when i see him in 3 weeks. right

now i have just mailed in my first payment for my chin. Hmph,

imagine that. other was covered, chin not and that is what i am

unhappy with.

> > > > > Hi Everyone,

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm nearly 12 weeks post surgery, and I'm having some

> > > > > concerns. I had both upper and lower jaws repositioned,

plus

> > a

> > > > > chin enhancement.

> > > > >

> > > > > I am still having difficulty biting into and chewing foods

> > that

> > > > aren't

> > > > > fairly soft. How long did it take other people to regain

> > their

> > > > ability

> > > > > to eat meat again, sandwiches, etc.

> > > > >

> > > > > Also, I've noticed a difference in the symmetry of my lips

> > since

> > > > > the surgery. When I close my mouth, it looks like

something

> > is

> > > > > pulling one side down and to the left. The arches of my

> upper

> > > lip

> > > > > don't line up under my nose. I also am noticing

differences

> > in

> > > > > the amount of feeling I have on either side of my lips.

Are

> > > these

> > > > > problems just due to different recovery rates of the two

> sides

> > > my

> > > > > mouth? I'm not stuck off-center am I?

> > > > >

> > > > > I don't visit my surgeon again until right before I have

my

> > > braces

> > > > > removed - which won't be until the new year. I know that

the

> > > > > recovery takes at least 6 months to get back to " normal " .

> I'm

> > > > just

> > > > > wondering if anyone else experienced these concerns - or

if

> > I'm

> > > > > on my own here, with something to worry about...

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks!

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

In my case i actually want to discuss with my surgeon what can be

done, i would consider another surgery just to fix my jaw being off

center. we'll see what he says when i see him in 3 weeks. right

now i have just mailed in my first payment for my chin. Hmph,

imagine that. other was covered, chin not and that is what i am

unhappy with.

> > > > > Hi Everyone,

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm nearly 12 weeks post surgery, and I'm having some

> > > > > concerns. I had both upper and lower jaws repositioned,

plus

> > a

> > > > > chin enhancement.

> > > > >

> > > > > I am still having difficulty biting into and chewing foods

> > that

> > > > aren't

> > > > > fairly soft. How long did it take other people to regain

> > their

> > > > ability

> > > > > to eat meat again, sandwiches, etc.

> > > > >

> > > > > Also, I've noticed a difference in the symmetry of my lips

> > since

> > > > > the surgery. When I close my mouth, it looks like

something

> > is

> > > > > pulling one side down and to the left. The arches of my

> upper

> > > lip

> > > > > don't line up under my nose. I also am noticing

differences

> > in

> > > > > the amount of feeling I have on either side of my lips.

Are

> > > these

> > > > > problems just due to different recovery rates of the two

> sides

> > > my

> > > > > mouth? I'm not stuck off-center am I?

> > > > >

> > > > > I don't visit my surgeon again until right before I have

my

> > > braces

> > > > > removed - which won't be until the new year. I know that

the

> > > > > recovery takes at least 6 months to get back to " normal " .

> I'm

> > > > just

> > > > > wondering if anyone else experienced these concerns - or

if

> > I'm

> > > > > on my own here, with something to worry about...

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks!

> > > > >

> > > > >