Ricardo Mohammed-Ali, DDS, MBBS

There will be post operate swelling for up to 6 weeks after the surgery. Once it is not infected or a hematoma ( collection of blood below the skin) has developed. If it has the chin will not only be swollen but it will be red and painful and you will feel unwell.

This depends on what are your concerns. If you want your teeth alignment and position corrected, then an orthodontist can correct this, however if you want both your teeth and your upper and lower jaw relationship to be corrected then you will need combine treatment by an orthodontist and a Maxillofacial surgery. You will need dental and facial analysis and then treatment planning. Orthognathic surgery is certainly an option.

You need to see an orthodontist and a Maxillofacial surgeon for full analyses of your face and teeth. Surgery to the jaws can be used to correct an asymmetry of the face, it is commonly performed. Best wishes,

Your face will need to be analysed and you will need to identify which areas of the jaw you want reduced. Your occlusion will need to be also analysed. Once this is done, then a decision can be made as to best reduce the appearance of your jaw. You should see an experience Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and an orthodontist in a joint clinic. 

Each surgeon will have their area of expertise and sub speciality. You will find that an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon will perform more jaw related surgeries and usually opt to augment the jaw by moving the bones rather than placing an implant. Contact an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon to discuss your surgical needs.