I have an overbite and gummy smile. I think I would be okay with just fixing my recessed chin but how predictable is double jaw surgery in my case where I need to bring up the upper jaw and bring forward the lower jaw?
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Jaw surgery is a large procedure, and you would definitely need to weigh the pros and cons first. One of the major reasons for having jaw surgery is to correct an abnormal bite, which you stated you don't seem to have any issues with. Jaw surgery really isn't done for just cosmetic reasons, and...
Have you had any professional advice before? Do you have issues with your bite, or do you have breathing problems while sleeping?
At first glance, custom-fit and custom-designed implants would add the volume you see missing in your cheek area (ogee curve). Volume in the mid-face would "push"...
Hello,If your only concern is the asymmetry of the tip of your chin and assuming that the cause is due to the bone's shape, there are a few possible solutions. Reshaping or filing down, a custom implant or fillers. Each solution has pros and cons; nevertheless, a detailed consultation and...