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Who Should Perform Orthognathic Surgery, Specifically a LeFort I Osteotomy?

A maxillofacial surgeon or a plastic surgeon? Are braces always necessary afterwards?

Asked by Researcher Becky in San Diego

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Unoq 11 Dec 2012
Definitely a maxillofacial surgeon - don't get a maxillofacial surgery with a plastic surgeon if you can possibly avoid it, I have heard some do it but it's just not the same. I think the braces go on beforehand although there is a new technique developed I read about where they go on after the surgery. Tbh I'm not sure though as it's the same with plastic as it is with maxilla surgery, they all tell you different things. I have the long face syndrome, which really needs addressing in the near future.

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