Facial Plastic Surgery

Options for Correcting Protruded Upper Jaw?

I have a protruded upper jaw, which makes my profile unattractive. It's affecting my self-confidence. What can I do?

Asked 32 months ago by kart4b5 in hyderabad,india
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Options for a protruding upper jaw

You should discuss this first with your dentist. You may require a maxillary setback procedure known as a Lefort I. These are performed by oral surgeons or maxillofacial surgeons (plastic surgeons).
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
ASAPS ASPS

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