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

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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??