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Can upper jaw be moved back after being over-advanced in previous upper jaw surgery?

RustersDec 21, 2022
I had upper jaw surgery three years ago. The surgeon changed his mind from doing DJS to just upper and the knock on effect on my surrounding features has been awful. Long story short it looks like I've had botched cosmetic surgery and my face looks very unnatural. I want to move both jaws back 3-4mm to where they would be had I been given DJS in the first place with potential rotation if necessary. Is this possible? Is there any extra risks?

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Dr. Alejo Villarreal, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Jan 12, 2023
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Alejo Villarreal, DDS

Hi Victoria,I'd need to know why you think you need double jaw surgery and the previous issues. The gummy smile is a real concern, but that is something we typically fix. I would have to thoroughly analyze the lengthy philtrum observation and develop the best solution possible. Best wishes

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Your concerns are valid and natural. To understand the asymmetry in your jaw, we first need to know whether it is due to bone or muscle and flesh asymmetry. Perhaps you chew with your left side primarily, and that causes your left side muscles to become more prominent. The chin ptosis issue can...

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The effect of the light casting on one side of your face could be misleading. Although you can see a difference, you must explain your vision and requirements in more detail so that I can provide you with a better solution. A "balanced face" is something only you can describe for yourself. I do...

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