I am a dentist and Couple of my friends said I do have prognathism and I should take a surgery. What do you guys think? I don't have any kind of malocclusion.
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I would consider starting with Buccal fat removal with jawline lipo. Buccal fat removal reduces some of the fullness in your cheeks and the lipo would add more contour and definition to your jawline. These procedures are commonly done together and are done entirely through the mouth. This means...
Good idea to consult with an orthodontist. The orthodontist can do imaging that can assess deficiencies in growth. Often times jaw surgery and facial implants are done at the same time by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Hello,Jaw surgery is usually a coordinated effort between oral surgeons and orthodontists. It is unclear if your maxilla is constricted as there are no photos of your teeth. Based on the pictures alone, you are a good candidate for at least a maxillary advancement.