I find my face very strange and unappealing. I feel upset always when I see a photograph. I have been told my bite is aligned, I do not have any dental problems. I have also read that a long midface is difficult to alter. But I really do not like my face and would like a change. Is there anything that can be done? Below are two photos where it is most noticeable
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I agree that soft tissue changes although subtle will still be expected over the next 4-6 months and in general you do not want to be premature to assess your final results until then. It is true that your photos are not consistent which makes it difficult to objectively assess your...
Hi! Numbness of the lower lip and chin may take up to 12 months to fully recovery. I would suggest if the numbness doesn’t go away by the one year mark that you revisit with your oral surgeon. Yes, nerves can get damaged during the procedure which can then lead to p...
Assuming you are not a candidate for orthognathic surgery based on an orthodontically corrected bite, a vertical chin reduction would be of benefit. You refer to it as a sliding genioplasty but it is more accurately called a wedge reduction bony genioplasty for vertical chin shortening.
