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Is there a way to widen my face and move the maxilla (midface) outwards? SARPE procedure for widening of palate? (Photo)

invalAug 27, 2015
Is there a realistic option to improve the proportions of my face, specifically, make the face wider and achieve forward projection? Currently my face is flat and narrow as shown in the pictures. I understand it is a jaw issue. I have even bite after braces, but my teeth arches are still narrow. I know it is possible to fix theoretically via SARPE, but would it be done in my case where bite and teeth are even? Is it a realistic option to improve aesthetics in my case? Thank you.

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Dr. Majid Jamali, DMD
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Answered on Oct 26, 2017
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Dr. Manolis Manolakakis, DMD, FACS
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