Facial Plastic Surgery

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Jaw Implants for More Masculine Look? 7 answers

I've gone my entire life with a very long and narrow face. I consider myself a somewhat attractive guy and would like to look better. I know that...
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I Want Balance to my Face 6 answers

I would like to find out if one procedure would help or if I would need lots to get balance to my face. Thin jaw, no chin and protruding forehead . I...
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Can Gortex Strips Be Customized to Widen Temples? 6 answers

Can gortex strips be customised to widen my temples and sides of forehead by 4mm as well as my jaw from my ear down by 4mm? My face has gotten narrow...
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Medpor or Silicone Jaw Implants? 5 answers

I have had a number of consultations with my maxillofacial surgeon about jaw implants and he says that Medpor is the better of the two and that...
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Options to Improve Male Profile 5 answers

Hey I am considering getting some plastic operations done to improve my facial features though I am having a hard time deciding what to do. Simply put...
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Can Jaw Implants Be Removed? 5 answers

Can jaw implants be removed (say, like a chin implant could) if after surgery one was dissatisfied with the results? I thought any implant was...
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Is There a Way to Thin the Upper Neck? 5 answers

I am not overweight and my jawline is pretty firm but my neck seems to flare on the sides, not sure if this is muscle or fat. It's shaped like )( and ...
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Possible to Add an Implant on Previously Shaved Jaw? 5 answers

Does jaw shaving limit implant insertion next to the jaw area that has been shaved?
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Options for a Wider, Fuller Face 4 answers

What Should I Do for a Wider More Fuller Face, Jaw Augmentation with Cheek Implants? I Feel my Face is to Flat and Narrow. I have been looking for...
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Can Jaw Implants Widen My Narrow Face? 4 answers

I am a female with a very narrow jawline. can jaw implants give a natural fullness to my lower jaw? do all surgeons perform this operation?
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Recommended Approach to Babyface Problem? 4 answers

Hi, I am a woman, and most people think I am a 12/13/14 year old when I am like 30. I don't have excessive fat on my face or anything but I do have a...
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Would I Be a Good Candidate for Jaw Implants? 4 answers

Would I be a good candidate for jaw implants? Pictures are attached.
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Jaw Surgery or Jaw Implant (Plus Rhinoplasty)? 4 answers

I'm in the process of doing research for cosmetic surgery to improve my nose and chin. For my nose, I'd like to remove the bump seen in my...
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Why Are Jaw Implants Such an Uncommon Procedure? 3 answers

After getting a chin implant one month ago, which I really like, I'm now considering getting jaw angles implants. Here in Europe, it is really...
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Possible to Correct Change in Face After Underbite Surgery? 2 answers

I had an underbite, so 2007 my upper jaw was moved forward 6mm. why did I do it? I sing and heard with a correct occlusion you can speak better. This...
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Am I A Candidate for Two Jaw Surgery? 2 answers

Hi my Name is Key. I Have Quite a Long Face,flat ,wide and Upper Jaw Protruding I Guess   I have long wide and flat ( Especially my middle and...
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Mandibular Implants 2 answers

I'm a 47yo male I'd like to get mandibular implants. My jaw line is almost square but I'd like to enhance it and make it more masculine. I...
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Am I a Good Candidate for Jaw Angle Implant? 2 answers

Dear doctors, Am I a good candidate for jaw angle implant?if yes,what type of it?and the cost? my jaw line is so narrow ,it make my look like a...
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Is There a Way to Correct my Weak Jaw? 2 answers

My jaw from the side looks extremely short and when I take pics from an angle it looks not so normal. I'm always having my hair down. I really hate it...
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What Are Options for an Adult with a Small Jaw to Improve Profile and Bite? 2 answers

When I was 25 yrs old, I went to an orthodontist to ask for treatment options for what I thought was an overbite. He said that my top teeth are...
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I Want A More Feminine Look. What Do You Recommend? 2 answers

I think my jaw & overall face shape look very masculine and am considering cosmetic procedures. I also have very noticeable indentations under my...
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Botox for the Jaw Plus Jaw Angle Implants? A Waste? 2 answers

I am interested in a jaw angle implant (or filler that will do the job [if one exists!]), but I also have a bulging masseter muscle that I've...
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How to Reduce Granular Tissue and Swelling After a Jaw Implant Surgery 2 answers

I received a jaw implant surgery 2 months ago to address asymmetry. After 2 weeks, I noticed a fluid in my mouth that tasted foul & went back to...
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Jaw Surgery Nose Concern 2 answers

My daughter had upper jaw surgery 4 weeks ago. During the consultation, our maxillofacial surgeon suggested he lift her nose "a millimeter or two...
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Cause and Treatment for Jaw Clicking? 2 answers

I had upper and lower jaw surgery 2 1/2 months ago and I am pleased with the results. However, over the past 5 days I have been noticing that the...
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How Long Does It Take Swelling to Go Completely After Jaw Implants 2 answers

Hi, I wanted my jaw line slightly more square and defined so I decided to get some jaw implants. I also got my nose done, but you can't even tell,...
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Would Insurance Pay For The Removal Of An Infected Jaw Implant? 2 answers

If someone had jaw implants and got a serious infection that can't be treated would insurance pay for the removal.
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Celebrities with Jaw Implants? 1 answer

Which celebrities do you think have jaw implants? I'm trying to figure out how a jaw implant would look on me. How about Conan O'Brien? Do you think...
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Best Treatment for Vertical Maxillary Excess and Retrognathia? 1 answer

I'm unhappy w/the lower half of my face. Had braces 2x. The area between my upper lip and nose is too long & protrudes too far. My lips don't meet...
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Can Jawline Reduction Possible on a Muscular Jaw? 1 answer

I seem to have a lot of muscles in my jawline vs. bone. Is it possible to get jaw reduction to get a smaller jawline even though I have a lot of muscle?
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Jaw Surgery Made Me Look Like Miss Piggy 1 answer

I Had Jaw Surgery and and As a Result Now Look Like a Descendent of Miss Piggy. Is This Easily Corrected? Please give me your thoughts.
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Options for Correcting Protruded Upper Jaw? 1 answer

I have a protruded upper jaw, which makes my profile unattractive. It's affecting my self-confidence. What can I do?
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Upper Jaw Surgery and Upturned Nose 1 answer

My daughter had upper jaw surgery 4 weeks ago.During the consultation, our maxillofacial surgeon suggested he lift her nose “a millimeter or two...
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How Much Does Jaw Shaving Cost? 1 answer

I wanted to get my jaw shaved so my face is less round and I was just wondering how much it usually costs and if there are any good doctors in Los...
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Overbite Correction for 15 Year Old 1 answer

Would you do surgery on a 15 yr. old to correct overbite. Braces have not corrected her bite. The orto. wants to break her jaw.to correct it. What...
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Kryptonite Bone Cement for Temple Area? Can It Be Used for Jaw/zygoma? 1 answer

I have a facial contour defect due to a childhood fall, involving my right jaw, zygoma & forehead (mostly temple).The brow and eye seem depressed...
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Will jaw/mandible Implants always make the face look boxier? 1 answer

Will jaw implants always make the face more "bigger and boxy looking"?. i dont necessarily want a big michael jackson jaw i just want a...
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Radiofrequency for Reducing Jaw Muscle 1 answer

I was told that by using Radiofrequency (RF), it can reduce the muscles around the jaw for a more slimmer look. It's similar to using botox in the...
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Chin is Extremely Crooked - Can This Be Repaired? 1 answer

My chin is extremely crooked, smile is crooked I dont like to smile because of this, I have alot of jaw pain, I have had ortho to repair cross bite...
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Should I Wait or Get a Revision Now? 1 answer

I had a surgery of forehead, nose, cheeks and chin augmentation, fold making of lower eyelids, nose reshaping, jawline correction and buccal fat...
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How is the Procedure of Jaw Implants? 1 answer

For a female patient. Does it hurt ? How are the first days after procedure? how long does the swelling takes to diminuish?
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Confidential Plastic Surgery 1 answer

Because of personal/religious reasons, I am asking an important question.. How confidential are plastic surgery procedures? With procedures like jaw...
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If You Have Vertical Maxillary Excess AND a Long Upper Lip Can Both Be Fixed? 1 answer

Would I be able to find one doctor that can fix both problems? I have a long face in general and I want to shorten both the upper lip and the upper...
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What Are the Complications with Jaw Implant Surgery? 1 answer

What Are the Complications with Jaw Implant Surgery?
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Age 19, Jaw/lips, Nose, Nasolabial Folds Make Me Look Older - What Can Be Done?

I can't quite put my finger on what it is exactly that can be done for my face. I think I have both a crooked jaw, a crooked nose/deviated septum,...
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How Effective is the Homeoblock Device for Maxillary Development?

I cannot afford sarpe and the lefort procedure. I discovered Dr. Belfor (offices in the Catskills and NYC ), and his patented homeoblock device. I...
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How Safe is Cosmetic Facial Bone Surgery when Done by a Plastic Surgeon?

I'm Asian and I'm considering jaw and cheekbone contouring. Jaw reduction involves excising bone from jaw/chin (sagittal splitting osteotomy) and...
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Georgia Doctor Recommendations for Jaw Bone Reduction Surgery

Also known as mandibular angle reduction. i am a female and i would like to make my prominent jaw more feminine without the botox. i want permanent...
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Can my Face be Widened With Orthodontics?

I have thin jaw and face , is it possible to make face (jaw) wider with orthodontics for a 20 year old boy ?
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What Are the Side Effects of Jaw Reduction Surgery?

For any bone-related plastic surgeries, like Upper Jaw surgery and Jaw reduction surgery...what are the immediate / lifetime side effects? I've...
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Is There a Way to Reduce Facial Bone Without Causing Sagging?

I'm a 23 year old caucasion female and I'm interested in getting a chin reduction, jaw reduction, and cheekbone width reduction. My skin is...
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Will Upper Jaw Surgery Change the Shape of my Nose?

I have some questions about Upper Jaw surgery..:( does the surgery change your nose dramatically? And is the surgery extremely risky with much side...
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Doctor Recommendation in Sydney for Jaw Implants

I have searched many places and been to consultations but still have not found a doctor in Sydney who does jaw implants. Will I have to travel in...
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Possible to Reverse Upper Jaw Surgery?

I had an upper jaw surgery, with my upper jaw being advanced 6mm last year. This surgery corrected my underbite, but I look completely different,...
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How Can I Fix This Asymmetry in my Jaw, Midface and Eyes?

I was given a palate expander and one side expanded much wider than the other side. How can this be fixed as I am now an adult. Cost is not an issue,...
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Misaligned Jaw - Will Insurance Cover Surgery?

I was considering going for a consultation for orthognathic surgery. My bottom jaw is not aligned with the top. WHen I look in the mirror or smile, it...
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Recurrent Infections Causing Swelling After Jaw Surgery

Hi, I had my upper and lower jaws repositioned 8 months ago. Since then i've had several reicurring infections, causing pain and one side of my...
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Will I Need Jaw Surgery to Fix Anterior Cross Bite and Open Bite?

I have an anterior cross bite and an open bite. I have seen one orthodontist and she said I would need the surgery. How bad is the surgery? How long...
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Can Distraction Osteogenesis Be Used to Correct Jaw and Face Asymmetry?

I have an asymmetric jaw (upper and lower) and face which is shifted to the right because I slept on it as child. Could distraction osteogensis be...
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Reicurring Infection Causing Swelling After Jaw Surgery

Hi, I had my upper and lower jaws repositioned 8 months ago. Since then i've had several reicurring infections, causing pain and one side of my...
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What Surgery Can Be Done to Fix my Jaw Asymmetry and Chin Alignment? (photo)

I'm 18, male, and have noticed that I have jaw asymmetry. A year ago I finally decided I would undergo surgery. Recently, I've been gradually...
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What is the Medical Term for Jawbone Surgery That Includes Filing Down the Jawbone Without Impairing the Jaw Muscle?

I am thinking of having my jawbone filed down slightly, since its angular and rather edged shape makes it seem too masculine. In order to find the...
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Am I a Candidiate For Jaw Augmentation?

Can I get my jaws done? I feel that my lower part of my face is so thin and i want to make my face look wider or more ( masculine ) or fuller, if so...
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What Affect Does Jaw Surgery Have on Skin in Older Patients?

I'm due to have double jaw surgery at the end of the year but have heard that in older patients this can result in saggy skin and heavy jowls....
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Can Cracking Your Jaw Make It Asymmetrical?

My jaw's asymmetrical and my chin's angled to my left. My features are more asymmetrical than the average person's; but it's not very...
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Is There A Surgery to Bring Back Jaw In The Profile?

I was just wondering if there is any surgory to bring back the jaw as from the side view my jaw seems too come out quite far and it slants down, i...
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Can Shaving the Jaw Reduce the Vertical Height but Not Make It Look Narrower?

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