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What are the risks/challenges of performing revision jaw surgery after 4 years?

For the past 4 years I have been living with poor results from double jaw surgery + chin augmentation. Almost everything that could’ve gone wrong went wrong - serious cant, midline off, tilted to the left, chin is uneven, bumpy jawline, deviated septum, and permanent nerve damage. It’s been 4 years post-op and I’m wondering what the risks are of having revision surgery and if there are any increases risks in waiting 4 years?

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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Apr 3, 2021
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