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Can I Have Mandibular Setback Surgery Even if I Don't Have Mandibular Prognathism?

Sorry if that is a silly question! I'm seeing a maxillofacial surgeon soon but i wanted a general opinion. I have a long jaw & chin. I want mandibular setback surgery to make my lower face shorter and smaller. My bite is fine as it is now. Can I have mandibular setback surgery along with a le fort i osteotomy and maxillary setback(to shorten my midface)? Can these procedures be performed together? I would like to look like the girl in the pic. What type of surgery did she have? Thank you :)

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Mina88 in USA
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Upper and lower jaw setback

IF you have a normal occlusion nor do you have mandibular prognathism, it would not be likely that you would undergo "double jaw" (upper and lower) setback.
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Actually you would need to have maxillary advancement instead. Jaw setback is almost always a bad idea because it will obstruct the airways and can do damage to the cerebral functionning AND create TMJ disorder. I suggest you take a look on this website http://www.jawpain-tmjtreatment.com/ explaining the technique of face pulling. No surgery at all. It's orthodontics basically. And it will tell you everything you need to know about the health concerns of your problem.
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