I've looked into Jaw reduction surgery as a possible solution, but I want a professional opinion. In the picture I've attached a view of my jaw, I would like to have it shortened to a point where it can look normal or smaller. thank you for taking the time to read this.
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The left half of your facial bones is larger than the right. This is correctable by shaving the jaw bone all the way to the chin on the left side and moving the cheekbone inward on the left side as well. Most of the procedure is performed from inside your mouth. It is about a 2-3 hour procedure ...
It is absolutely possible to contour the jaw without plates or screws. I do this through incisions inside the mouth and sculpt the bone with a powered rasp. The worst part about recovery is swelling of the masseter muscle which could last as much as several months but gradually goes...