Re: Orthogonathic Surgery vs. Sliding Genioplasty (chin reduction surgery)??

[Guest guest]

Focus on the reasons why you should have the jaw surgery. Do you have a

malocclusion? If so, this is really affecting the entire health of your mouth

and gums. If you have this " quick fix " chin surgery, will it correct your health

issues with your mouth, or just be more aesthetically appealing? If so, will you

have to have the jaw surgery eventually?

I have been in braces two years and seven months. I had my upper jaw broadened

and my lower jaw advanced. My regular dentist, who I have seen since 1976,

stated the result is fantastic! .......and the result is fantastic because I did

the research, chose the right procedures, chose the right surgeon (DMD and MD)

and chose the right orthodontist.

I am now 51. Age has nothing to do with this decision!

Health insurance covers these procedures. If you don't have it, I suggest you

wait until you do.

If I had this decision to make again, I would decide to do the very same

procedures with the very same professionals.

Best of Luck with your decision.

Do the right thing.

sammyara1977 wrote:

Hello All-

Some of you may have seen my post yesterday regarding differing

opinions from the two plastic surgeons I went to see (they both have

dental degrees, and orthogonathic surgery is among their specialties

so they know what they are talking about). I intially went to see a

plastic surgeon regarding my chin that is too long, and I also have

some assymetry. One surgeon recommeded a sliding genioplasty since I

am looking to have something done about my chin as soon as possible

and the other surgeon suggested the combined braces for a year a half

and then the surgery to my upper and lower jaw as well as ostetomy

and reshaping of the chin. I am having a really really tough time

making the decision. Right now, I have the surgery for just my chin

scheduled on August 24th but I am afraid it will ending up looking

bad. Do you all think that's possible? that it might end up not

looking quite right? What if I really do need my jaw repositioned to

make it look right?? At the same time I am totally I am so

apprehensive about having jaw surgery for so many reasons - a) it is

SO much money, I don't know if I could ever afford that. i would

have to take out loans and be in debt. If I just go to the other

surgeon and get the sliding genioplasty I would only spend $5k, which

is so much more reasonable. I am 27 years old and not getting any

younger, so I want a change NOW, not in two years from now when I can

finally get the surgery. Also, it would suck to wear braces at this

age. c) I am not in any pain at all, I don't have problems chewing,

breathing, or anything like that whatsoever. So isn't this surgery

primarily for people that are having problems or am I wrong??

[Guest guest]

My experience would suggest that you're wrong. But you will do what

you choose, ultimately, and I wouldn't try to move you from your

circumstances.

For me, the surgery, and the braces, are perceived by my dental

specialists as having saved my teeth.

Two years in braces, and pretty easy surgery, aren't much of a price

to pay for that -- especially since my insurance covered a lot of it.

I don't, though, fault anyone who wants to avoid doing all of this.

It's no fun, and it is expensive.

I suspect that the docs' qualifications are not " orthogonathic " but

orthognathic. And I think your other doc probly suggested osteotomy

(meaning cutting the bone, rather than " ostetomy, " but perhaps not.

Baybee -- you need a lot more reading around on these sites. that's

the best I can offer you.

C.

> Hello All-

> Some of you may have seen my post yesterday regarding differing

> opinions from the two plastic surgeons I went to see (they both

have

> dental degrees, and orthogonathic surgery is among their

specialties

> so they know what they are talking about). I intially went to see

a

> plastic surgeon regarding my chin that is too long, and I also

have

> some assymetry. One surgeon recommeded a sliding genioplasty

since I

> am looking to have something done about my chin as soon as

possible

> and the other surgeon suggested the combined braces for a year a

half

> and then the surgery to my upper and lower jaw as well as ostetomy

> and reshaping of the chin. I am having a really really tough time

> making the decision. Right now, I have the surgery for just my

chin

> scheduled on August 24th but I am afraid it will ending up looking

> bad. Do you all think that's possible? that it might end up not

> looking quite right? What if I really do need my jaw repositioned

to

> make it look right?? At the same time I am totally I am so

> apprehensive about having jaw surgery for so many reasons - a) it

is

> SO much money, I don't know if I could ever afford that. i would

> have to take out loans and be in debt. If I just go to the other

> surgeon and get the sliding genioplasty I would only spend $5k,

which

> is so much more reasonable. I am 27 years old and not getting

any

> younger, so I want a change NOW, not in two years from now when I

can

> finally get the surgery. Also, it would suck to wear braces at

this

> age. c) I am not in any pain at all, I don't have problems

chewing,

> breathing, or anything like that whatsoever. So isn't this

surgery

> primarily for people that are having problems or am I wrong??

[Guest guest]

I'm not really in the same position as you, but as far as whether

people just get the surgery if they have problems - I'm 18 and don't

have any problems chewing, breathing, etc but the keyword is YET.

Having misaligned jaws and stuff can really hurt you in the long run.

For me, it is worth it to know I won't have to deal with the issues

that may have come up when I get older. So to answer your question,

yes there are people that get the surgery that don't have any

problems. Hope this helps.

Val

> Hello All-

> Some of you may have seen my post yesterday regarding differing

> opinions from the two plastic surgeons I went to see (they both have

> dental degrees, and orthogonathic surgery is among their specialties

> so they know what they are talking about). I intially went to see a

> plastic surgeon regarding my chin that is too long, and I also have

> some assymetry. One surgeon recommeded a sliding genioplasty since I

> am looking to have something done about my chin as soon as possible

> and the other surgeon suggested the combined braces for a year a half

> and then the surgery to my upper and lower jaw as well as ostetomy

> and reshaping of the chin. I am having a really really tough time

> making the decision. Right now, I have the surgery for just my chin

> scheduled on August 24th but I am afraid it will ending up looking

> bad. Do you all think that's possible? that it might end up not

> looking quite right? What if I really do need my jaw repositioned to

> make it look right?? At the same time I am totally I am so

> apprehensive about having jaw surgery for so many reasons - a) it is

> SO much money, I don't know if I could ever

afford that. i would

> have to take out loans and be in debt. If I just go to the other

> surgeon and get the sliding genioplasty I would only spend $5k, which

> is so much more reasonable. I am 27 years old and not getting any

> younger, so I want a change NOW, not in two years from now when I can

> finally get the surgery. Also, it would suck to wear braces at this

> age. c) I am not in any pain at all, I don't have problems chewing,

> breathing, or anything like that whatsoever. So isn't this surgery

> primarily for people that are having problems or am I wrong??

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I would recommend that you don't have the surgery done on the 24th as

you need ample time to make a decision that you're happy with. I

don't think that any of us are totally 100% sure that we are doing

the right thing, but I think we have taken the time to look at the

options before rushing into surgery and believe we are making the

right decision.

If you have lived with your chin for this long, and only waited until

now to do something about it, then what's a little more time to think

about what is best for you?

I started off the procedure for cosmetic reasons, and my bite was

actually okay at the time. But my ortho explained that my teeth had

compensated for the difference in my jaws and my muscles had adapted

to biting in a certain place. After having had braces for 2 years, my

teeth have been aligned correctly, and as a result, my bite is now

way off and the difference in my jaws is very apparent, so I'm having

surgery in a couple of weeks to correct them.

It may be worth going to see an orthodontist as you may find out that

your teeth are actually not lined up correctly, even though they may

look fine. But then again, they may be fine.... it's worth checking

out.

You mention that the one surgeon suggested having a genioplasty as

you wanted something done immediately, but he didn't say it was the

best option.

I would go back to them and ask them to explain to you the reasons

why they think you need jaw surgery and what they think is wrong with

your jaw(s). Speak to an orthodontist as the surgery is very much a

collaboration between surgeon and orthodontist.

Have a look around sites on the internet, there is

plenty of information and lots of before and after shots. You might

find a case that is similar to yours. Also have a look at genioplasty

photos of cases similar to yours.

The most frustrating part of this process is the waiting. If you

decide to have jaw surgery, then you will need patience and

positivity... I know mine has certainly been tested on occasions..But

for me, it's all nearly over and I truly think the wait will be worth

it. The time has actually gone pretty quickly and I think 2.5 - 3

years in braces is actually only a very small time in my life (I'm

33)...

Your attitude towards having anything done is important. Stay

positive and think about what will be best for you in the long run..

Be informed before making any decision.

Let us know how you get on,

Best wishes,-

Suzy

> Hello All-

> Some of you may have seen my post yesterday regarding differing

> opinions from the two plastic surgeons I went to see (they both

have

> dental degrees, and orthogonathic surgery is among their

specialties

> so they know what they are talking about). I intially went to see

a

> plastic surgeon regarding my chin that is too long, and I also have

> some assymetry. One surgeon recommeded a sliding genioplasty since

I

> am looking to have something done about my chin as soon as possible

> and the other surgeon suggested the combined braces for a year a

half

> and then the surgery to my upper and lower jaw as well as ostetomy

> and reshaping of the chin. I am having a really really tough time

> making the decision. Right now, I have the surgery for just my

chin

> scheduled on August 24th but I am afraid it will ending up looking

> bad. Do you all think that's possible? that it might end up not

> looking quite right? What if I really do need my jaw repositioned

to

> make it look right?? At the same time I am totally I am so

> apprehensive about having jaw surgery for so many reasons - a) it

is

> SO much money, I don't know if I could ever afford that. i would

> have to take out loans and be in debt. If I just go to the other

> surgeon and get the sliding genioplasty I would only spend $5k,

which

> is so much more reasonable. I am 27 years old and not getting

any

> younger, so I want a change NOW, not in two years from now when I

can

> finally get the surgery. Also, it would suck to wear braces at

this

> age. c) I am not in any pain at all, I don't have problems

chewing,

> breathing, or anything like that whatsoever. So isn't this surgery

> primarily for people that are having problems or am I wrong??