Re: Question..

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Jenise,

My PCP referred me to my surgeon who then referred me to a cardiologist, a

lung specialist and a team of doctor's (a dietician, a physician, a nurse

practioner and a psychologist). She referred me to all of those people for 2

reasons to make sure I'd be okay during surgery and so that my insurance would

approve me. My lung specialist determined that I was not in need of a sleep

study,

but if I had any signs of sleep apnia, I would have had to have the study.

So maybe your doctor know that your insurance or the surgeon's office will

require that study. I would call and ask to be clear. Don't be afraid to ask

questions of any of your doctors.

in Delaware

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[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group-

I wouldn't suggest one treatment over another - but I would suggest that you

consult with a oral surgeon (know around here as an OS for short). They could

tell you if surgery was required and what proceedure would be recommended. The

" long face " /assymetry you describe is a classic part of needing orthognatic

surgery. I'm getting treatment for a overbite, and do have both of those things

that will be corrected with surgery.

As for insurance - that varies widely. Some folks are very lucky and get it

covered completely, others have quite a struggle to get any coverage.

Also - often orthodontics are often part of this treatment- even if you might of

had them earlier in life.

hope this helps

Cyndy

beaus111 <no_reply > wrote:

Hello,

Im hoping someone can offer a little bit of advice. Years ago, as a

teen, I had an overbite, no big deal, had braces, etc.. Now years

later, I realize mostly from society, that there exists other problem

areas with my face. For instance, it is long, my chin is about a 1/4

of an inch longer (vertically) than the other two-thirds of my face

giving a long facial appearance. Which is my biggest complaint and

causes me a lot of grief. However, I have also been told by two

cosmetic surgeons, that I have a very slight hemifacial microsomia.

Or, at least a mild level of assymmetry which woulfd be considered

abnormal. Given these two problems which I would like to rectify as

best as I can/could, would anyone suggest that this is simply a

cosmetic issue which could be addressed by a cosmetic surgeon, or

should I seek a orthognathic one? Furthermore, if the latter, can

treatment be covered by insurance? Thank you.

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