I’ve had two surgeries already to reduce just the chin corners (no jaw) as it was originally very square. Both the surgeons told me there may still be asymmetry afterwards because it depends on the overlying tissues. So I’m pretty sure the bone underneath is symmetrical by now. I know everyone has asymmetry but the tissues on the left make it look like the tip of my chin is on the far left and it bothers me. I have an on-camera job and it’s pretty noticeable. What can be done?
August 23, 2022
Answer: Making an assessment after surgery To assess the outcome of an operation we have to see proper before and after pictures. If someone has had two surgeries then we need to see before and after pictures of each operation. If you don’t have proper before and after pictures then ask your surgeons to forward them once they took before and after surgery. It’s a little difficult to understand what your concern is and we can’t speak to the outcome of an operation if we don’t know what you look like before hand. If you want a proper second opinion then you’re probably better off scheduling that as an in person consultation. For that you should bring all the above described before and after pictures and also copies of your two previous operative reports. These are all available from your doctor or doctors offices if you just request complete copies of your medical records. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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August 23, 2022
Answer: Making an assessment after surgery To assess the outcome of an operation we have to see proper before and after pictures. If someone has had two surgeries then we need to see before and after pictures of each operation. If you don’t have proper before and after pictures then ask your surgeons to forward them once they took before and after surgery. It’s a little difficult to understand what your concern is and we can’t speak to the outcome of an operation if we don’t know what you look like before hand. If you want a proper second opinion then you’re probably better off scheduling that as an in person consultation. For that you should bring all the above described before and after pictures and also copies of your two previous operative reports. These are all available from your doctor or doctors offices if you just request complete copies of your medical records. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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