Obviously each surgeon is individual! But I'm having trouble deciding where to begin my consultations. I have an overbite, right TMJ clicking, mild lower asymmetry (canted jaw when smiling), mid-face deficiency, vertical growth (long face) and obstructive sleep apnea. However I would very much like cosmetic improvement too! Should I look for plastic surgeons that have experience with orthognathics, oral/maxillofacial surgeons, or both? Thank you!
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Answer: Cosmetic jaw surgery--Plastic or Maxillofacial
Both surgeons
specialize in surgery of the facial skeleton. The craniofacial surgeons
emphasize cranial vault surgery. In the US most maxillofacial surgeons
emphasize on the tooth bearing bones of the face. Most craniofacial surgeons
are also plastic surgeons who have considerable background in...
Hello OneDiamond,Thanks for your question.Actually to safely achieve the look you seek, it is my opinion that you would need a combination of both Botox and mandibular bone shaving for such an extensive alteration. Liposuction could also help.A combination of facial liposuction and Botox...
Yes, it is not so unusual for many of us. The recontouring varies depending upon the overall balance of the face. Slimmer 'angles' of the jaw and a change in the contour/height of the chin does change the facial shape notably. A Maxillofacial surgeon is a person to consult