My chin is still too hurt after double jaw surgery and I want to get genioplasty. How long should I wait? Is there a way to avoid getting more numbness?
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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. If you do not have any issues with your bite/teeth alignment, or other underlying jaw issues, there is no reason for...
Are you having an intraoral reduction or an extraoral incision and reduction? You should post some photos to allow surgeons to provide advice at to which is better. Generally speech is unaffected by genioplasty and any numbness is minimal to very temporary. In the hands of an experienced...
You are a good candidate for a genioplasty. You have what we call a retrusive chin. This procedure would bring your chin forward, to better balance out your side profile. It would also elongate and add definition to your jawline, and tighten the skin underneath. You may also look into jawline...