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Chin Implant Vs Orthognathic Surgery for Receded Chin?

I have noticed my chin is receded in pictures so I started looking into a slight chin implant. The more look into it, it has dawned on me that this...

12 doctor answers

Unhappy with Facial Profile - Maxillofacial Surgery Candidate? (photo)

I'm a 20 year old male and am unhappy with my profile, mostly as a result of my poorly aligned jaw. Pics are attached. This is what I would guess my...

1 doctor answer | 1 community comment

Do You Suggest Orthognathic Surgery or Rhinoplasty To Enhane My Profile? Or Both? (photo)

Hi, I have a large nose and an overbite, I think overall my side profile is not very appealing. Although I have an overbite, I still have quite a...

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Jaw Surgery or Will a Chin Implant Work for Me? (Photo)

Wondering if my profile can be improved with a chin implant or will only jaw surgery work? thanks

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What is the Problem with my Profile Around my Mouth and my Neck? (photo)

My profile is horrible. I constantly feel a tension around my jaw because I can't close my mouth without forcing it. I have crowded and crooked teeth,...

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Need Orthodontics. But Do I Need Orthognathic Surgery? (photo)

I've become incredibly self-conscious about my side profile. I've recently been to an orthodontist who has said that I need 4 teeth removing...

Will Jaw Surgery Provide Symmetry to my Profile or is a Chin Implant Necessary? (photo)

One side of my jaw visibly pops out at the joint & I have a crooked smile after braces. I have other symptoms: trouble speaking sometimes, limited...

Is Orthognathic Surgery What I Need to Help with my Extended Jaw? (photo)

The pictures I have here don't really show how unattractive this can be. I've been so adamant to deleting any profile pics of me that there are none...

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Would Surgery Fix my Protruding Mouth? (photo)

From the front I look relatively normal but my side profile looks very disproportioned and odd. I'm 16, will my face stay like this forever or may it...

Previous Orthodontic Treatment when I Was a Kid, Trying to Explore my Options Now? (photo)

I had 4 bicuspid removed & cervical headgear to correct a class II jaw when I was young. I have a recessed maxilla and mandible, TMJ, asymmetry,...

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