Re: Getting Really Nervous!

[Guest guest]

Are you saying that you may still opt to cancel your surgery based

on information you receive on this forum?

Each case is different... your surgeon is your best source of the

risks involved.

I personally regret doing my lower jaw advancement because i didn't

like the final look...the surgery was a success because my bite

lines up perfectly; however, i think i looked much better before the

surgery (my face looks thinner and longer)... i only had a 5mm

overjet before the surgery now think it was not worth the risk of

numbness ... by the way, i have full feeling in my lips and chin....

PLEASE NOTE: each person's situation is unique...it's futile trying

to extrapolate others' experiences...

good luck!

> Well I thought I'd give this a try and see if I could get any

advice

> or assistance from anyone who has been down the road I'm about to

> travel. On October 28, I'm having orthognathic surgery involving

> upper/lower jaw on left and right, along with genioplasty

> (repositioning of chin) and a palate expansion. I have been

reading

> online to get as much information I could before surgery but who

> better to ask than those of you that have been through it. Has

> anyone been dissatisfied with their results? Or has the overall

> appearance of your face become a dramatic, acceptable change? Any

> input or advice from anyone would be great. I don't like being so

> nervous.

> Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

Are you saying that you may still opt to cancel your surgery based

on information you receive on this forum?

Each case is different... your surgeon is your best source of the

risks involved.

I personally regret doing my lower jaw advancement because i didn't

like the final look...the surgery was a success because my bite

lines up perfectly; however, i think i looked much better before the

surgery (my face looks thinner and longer)... i only had a 5mm

overjet before the surgery now think it was not worth the risk of

numbness ... by the way, i have full feeling in my lips and chin....

PLEASE NOTE: each person's situation is unique...it's futile trying

to extrapolate others' experiences...

good luck!

> Well I thought I'd give this a try and see if I could get any

advice

> or assistance from anyone who has been down the road I'm about to

> travel. On October 28, I'm having orthognathic surgery involving

> upper/lower jaw on left and right, along with genioplasty

> (repositioning of chin) and a palate expansion. I have been

reading

> online to get as much information I could before surgery but who

> better to ask than those of you that have been through it. Has

> anyone been dissatisfied with their results? Or has the overall

> appearance of your face become a dramatic, acceptable change? Any

> input or advice from anyone would be great. I don't like being so

> nervous.

> Thanks!

>