Would I be an Ideal candidate for jaw surgery? Noticed lateral growth and lack of forward projection (photos)

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I am currently looking into jaw surgery and was wondering if I would be a good candidate. I have noticed my jaw has a lot of lateral growth, making my face quite long with almost no forward projection (The little forward projection I do have is from a chin implant). In terms of function, my bite actually seems okay, but I do have TMJ issues.

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

Jaw surgery is a large procedure, and you would definitely need to weigh the pros and cons first. One of the major reasons for having jaw surgery is to correct an abnormal bite, which you stated you don't seem to have any issues with. Jaw surgery really isn't done for just cosmetic reasons, and may not be covered by insurance if there are no real medical issues to prove why it is needed. If you have not seen a surgeon to discuss options, I would highly recommend getting some opinions first. As for your aesthetics goal, your profile is actually fairly well balanced. If you are looking for more chin and jawline definition, you could consider a genioplasty. This would bring your chin forward, adding the projection you seem to be looking for.

Would I be an Ideal candidate for jaw surgery? Noticed lateral growth and lack of forward projection (photos)

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