I’m 20 years old, I had braces from 16-18 I got them off earlylo I don’t know if the braces caused this but I think it definitely changed my face shape for the worse. I am really really cannot afford to get a botched surgery I am very insecure and I’m not even sure if I could afford this. Is asking for a reputable doctor that won’t mess up my face while also being somewhat affordable too much of An ask? I also have have jaw pain and it causes headaches sometimes.
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This is something that is possible but I have never seen a good reason to do because there is usually a better option. I understand not wanting implants, and try to avoid where possible as well. What I see in that pic is basically a long back cut on a genioplasty. I don’t know if they are s...
If you are concerned about the placement and movement of your jaw, you could always schedule a consult with a craniomaxillofacial surgeon to get some imaging and advice. In general, jaw surgery is not performed for cosmetic reasons. However, if you are looking for just cosmetic options, you are...
You do have a few options which depend upon your personal goals. The esthetic goal of an improved profile does require either a genioplasty along with orthodontics for the 'bite'; or you could have a more idealized plan involving lower dental extractions to reposition the lower front teeth which...
