Will my jaw and chin change because of the braces and must I wait until I remove the braces to have Rhinoplasty and to see the changes that braces did to the shape of my face?
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I have been doing noses under twilight for over 30 years. The anesthesiologist I work with is great at it. This is an individual preference and each doctor will be different. There is no one correct answer.
Prof. Anthony P. Sclafani, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Director of Facial Plastic Surgery
Surgeon Director , The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
Professor of Otolaryngology
New York Medical College - Valhalla, N.Y.
Division of Facial Plastic Surgery
The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
New York, N.Y....
What you are describing is exactly what is done as part of the rhinoplasty. 8 mm or more seems like quite a bit to lower a bridge, but I have seen cases that gave required that much. Photos would really get helpful. I would also suggest going on a few consults with surgeons in...