I have a bulbous chin and I think my lower jaw is also set back. (MANY years ago I believe my dentist called it a shallow bite(?) My top teeth cover my lower teeth) Unless I make a conscious effort to keep my jaws together, at rest my jaw is slack which makes the corners of my mouth turn down & causes marionette lines. I just tried Juvederm and am pleased (see the photo captions). What type of doctor should I see first and for what procedures? Could this be covered by insurance? Thanks!
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Thank you for the pictures. I agree that she has some weakness of your cheek areas and on profile view have a long face. You may need to have your Orthodontics revisit it and may need corrective Jolle surgery in addition to malar/cheek implants. If you choose a second option, then that would b...
Both these procedures can safely be performed together. Usually the worst part of the recovery is from the removal of the wisdom teeth (more swelling and limited opening). I routinely perform these procedures in my office under Intravenous sedation.
Sorry to hear your issue. If indeed you have a marginal nerve injury you could have it tested for anatomic and or functional integrity even at five months. That should give you some prognostic guide. Recovery is possible but can take up to 12-18 months.