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Orthodontic Surgery Before or After Rhinoplasty & Lip Lift W/ Lip Implants?

asked 7 months ago by Suzie123
Latest answer by Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
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Tags: combination, timing

I'm considering orthodontic and plastic surgery in the future. I'm not sure which to do first. I have a gummy smile with a mild-strong overbite, my teeth are almost perfectly straight expect for the four front teeth ( the two next to the middle two stick out, while the middle two sit back) My lips seem to slightly lean lower on onside. My left gum on my upper jaw seems to suffer from protrusion. which should i go with first? i am unhappy with both.

2 answers to Orthodontic Surgery Before or After Rhinoplasty & Lip Lift W/ Lip Implants?

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I agree with Dr Jones. You must have an overall plan fine tuned first. The braces will need to be on before any orthognathic surgery to have all the teeth in noninterferring positions. The most important part of your treatment is the PLAN. It is absolutely a great idea to take in picture of things you like and don't like. The more you all have the same picture in your mind the better. This is an advantage to doing as much as possible at the same time like less anesthesia, equals... more
Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD

Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Orthodontic surgery or Rhinoplasty, Which First?

I am an orthodontist and on difficult cases like yours I work with a dual degree MD, DDS, practitioner who does both plastic surgery and oral surgery. Both orthodontic and cosmetic procedures should be part of your overall plan and in some cases they can all (orthodontic surgery, rhinoplasty, and lip procedures) be done at the same time. This is not only an advantage in fewer surgical procedures but fewer people to have to communicate with so that everyone is on the exact same... more
Clark L. Jones, DDS, MSD

Phoenix Orthodontist

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