Re: New to group - Hi Destiny

October 14, 2004

Hi Destiny,

I had a class III corrected in July. My pix are under links/photo

albums/Marsha's Pix. I had my lower moved back some and my upper

advanced some. my surgeon did this because he was concerned about

leaving me with a weak (and flabby) chinn. I have had a minor issues

with loose skin under my chin since the surgery but I am doing my

best to firm it up with elstin facial creams and other firming

techniques. I don't think anyone really notices it but me.

Marsha

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> This looks like a great place to get support. I have waited to

have

> my lower jaw surgery since I was 10. I'll be 25 tomorrow!

> My lower jaw is larger than the top and they classify it as a Class

> III. Anyhow, I am hoping to finally have the surgery next year.

>

> I have somewhat of a silly question....

> Once I have the surgery to move my lower jaw back, will I have a

> problem with loose skin? My thoughts are that my skin has been

> streched for so long, and once I have the surgery, will it cause me

> to have loose skin there?

>

> I know that the pain is varied by person, but how severe is it

really?

>

> I was also hoping for those who have had their lower moved back, to

> let me know so that I may look at your before/after pics.

>

> Thanks everyone,

>

> Destiny

October 14, 2004