I had two upper premolars removed as a teen for an overjet. I'm not happy with how my lower jaw is so short and would like more jaw projection and I could use some opening up of airway too. I have braces right now to fix a crossbite. I might have minor sleep apnea and I have been told I have a deviated septum. My ortho right now said if at the end of my braces if I'm not happy I could go right in to bimax surgery. Is it easy to get this for cosmetic non life threatening reasons?
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If you are not happy with the jaw surgery results you should contact your surgeon and let them know. If still unacceptable maybe another opinion would be beneficial. The upper jaw is placed to the right. I am not sure this was because of the lower teeth dictating the position or what. Perhaps ...
The maxillary surgery will change the nasal tip/base of nose to some degree. However, everyone's nose is slightly different in the form and also the 'thickness' of the tissues; so you will get some changes which will be positive. But, yes, the tip will rise up and you already have a nasal tip...