Plastic vs. Orthognathic Surgeons and Aesthetic Outcomes

[Guest guest]

After reading a post someone put up in regards to the aesthetic

results, I'm now concerned…

I could eat, talk, etc. perfectly - I decided to go through the

braces and surgery to correct for my Class III underbite primarily

for aesthetic reasons. I'm an actor and, as much as I hate to admit

it (and this is the way it goes in any walk of life), looks are

hugely important. I never thought about the fact that orthognathic

surgeons wouldn't be extremely concerned about and/or trained in

achieving best-case aesthetic outcomes.

1.Do you have to go to a plastic surgeon or a dual specialist (does

that exist)?

2.Would an otherwise approved procedure be deemed " cosmetic " by

insurance if a plastic surgeon performed it instead of an

orthognathic surgeon?

3.Did you guys discuss aesthetics with your surgeon? How much of a

priority was it?

4.Do you think that your appearance was improved? Do others?

Thanks everyone!

[Guest guest]

After reading a post someone put up in regards to the aesthetic

results, I'm now concerned…

I could eat, talk, etc. perfectly - I decided to go through the

braces and surgery to correct for my Class III underbite primarily

for aesthetic reasons. I'm an actor and, as much as I hate to admit

it (and this is the way it goes in any walk of life), looks are

hugely important. I never thought about the fact that orthognathic

surgeons wouldn't be extremely concerned about and/or trained in

achieving best-case aesthetic outcomes.

1.Do you have to go to a plastic surgeon or a dual specialist (does

that exist)?

2.Would an otherwise approved procedure be deemed " cosmetic " by

insurance if a plastic surgeon performed it instead of an

orthognathic surgeon?

3.Did you guys discuss aesthetics with your surgeon? How much of a

priority was it?

4.Do you think that your appearance was improved? Do others?

Thanks everyone!