I am looking for a drastic improvement in tooth visibility, better lip projection and to stop/ improve lower facial compression. I'd like a more masculine mouth, chin and jaw.I have a class II deep bite and I am currently undergoing orthodontic treatment ( braces) to improve teeth visibility / bite. However I don't think this alone will be enough to achieve the radical change that I am looking for. Would this surgery be a good option?
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October 18, 2020
Answer: Jaw Surgery for Bimaxillary hypoplasia/deficiency?
Yes, you certainly can. The bimaxillary osteotomies are at different units from the zygomatic complex and hence independent. It primarily depends on your surgeon and whether he is happy to do this combination . You are likely to have a longer recovery, however not significantly.
You are absolutely right, and jaw surgery is going to be your best option. It would help your breathing, aesthetics, and correct the underlying structure rather than further camouflage. At the time of jaw surgery, moving upper jaw up and forward is going to give you better tip support, and if...
The only proper solution for both the bite and for proper esthetic balance is the jaw surgery and braces. Extracting upper teeth collapses the upper.lip, accentuates the nose and does not solve the smaller lower jaw profile
