I am planning on getting Double jaw surgery due to bite issues, recesses upper jaw, TMJ. I understand that when the surgeon pushes my jaw forward it's likely going to cause my nose to become more upturned. I'm scared for this because I don't want my nostrils to be more noticeable and I don't want the philtrum space to seem longer. If this happens with the surgery, is there any way to get it so that the nose/ nostrils go back to being downturned and the philtrum space shortens without a lip lift?
June 17, 2024
Answer: DJS (le Forte 1 & BSSO) Nose changes Hi,The two most common issues concerning the nose after the maxillary advancement of DJS are upward rotation and widening of the nasal base. It is important to be aware of these changes, however we cannot predict the exact degree of change. There are many other changes that come with this surgey. It is important to be aware of these changes as that will help you (mentally) during the recovery process, but it is also important to be patient. It takes at least 1 year, sometimes even a few years for some of the areas to settle, for the muscles to get used to their new (subtle) changes in movement. Rhinoplasty can correct the rotation and widening. Your surgeon may even try to place a cinching suture under the nasal base to limit the widening.... BUT these should not be done for at least 1 year, maybe longer depending on degree of movement and healing process. Make sure to choose a surgeon that does these often and can help counsel you on what to expect. Good luck!
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June 17, 2024
Answer: DJS (le Forte 1 & BSSO) Nose changes Hi,The two most common issues concerning the nose after the maxillary advancement of DJS are upward rotation and widening of the nasal base. It is important to be aware of these changes, however we cannot predict the exact degree of change. There are many other changes that come with this surgey. It is important to be aware of these changes as that will help you (mentally) during the recovery process, but it is also important to be patient. It takes at least 1 year, sometimes even a few years for some of the areas to settle, for the muscles to get used to their new (subtle) changes in movement. Rhinoplasty can correct the rotation and widening. Your surgeon may even try to place a cinching suture under the nasal base to limit the widening.... BUT these should not be done for at least 1 year, maybe longer depending on degree of movement and healing process. Make sure to choose a surgeon that does these often and can help counsel you on what to expect. Good luck!
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June 25, 2024
Answer: Worrying about problems that don’t exist It sounds like you are worrying about problems that currently do not exist. Try to focus on one step at a time.
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June 25, 2024
Answer: Worrying about problems that don’t exist It sounds like you are worrying about problems that currently do not exist. Try to focus on one step at a time.
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