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Regret Jaw Surgery for Underbite

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It takes a couple of months for the swelling to...

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jawregretJuly 29, 2010
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It takes a couple of months for the swelling to completely go down. Still not completely satisfied though.

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Cat241
December 12, 2014
I hope you have gotten used to your look. I think you look great
Jewelfoxx
December 30, 2014
I think you look great too. You look handsome.
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MVPT
January 1, 2015
I think you look FANTASTIC now! And you have corrected a problem that could give you serious problems as you age. Don't worry, be happy!
Malibu Video Pro
February 13, 2015
You look great - handsome. Quit whining, your medical professional did a great job!
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Saskiag
March 5, 2015
You look a hundred percent better now than u did . What are you complaining about ?
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Saskiag
March 5, 2015
I mean before u looked deformed .... Now you look handsome . I thInk you are just fishing for compliments....... You just need conformation,... You stop pretending with the moaning now and get on with being less self conscious . You know you look way better now than u did .
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I was contemplating a nose job, but after looking...

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jawregretJuly 29, 2010
I was contemplating a nose job, but after looking around and talking to some surgeons, it seemed like that operation is even riskier with a low percentage of patients who are satisfied. In the future, I might get both upper and lower jaws moved back, but for now, I'm seeing how long I can live with it.

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backspace
August 2, 2010
Hi, I can totally understand your feelings, im also going through the smiler problem. I had surgery to correct my slight underbite problemy exactly a year ago. But i'm still remaining unhappy.. I used to like my prominent jaw,and i had told Dr. to move my jaw only a bit so i will not change much the way i look. But my jaw gone too much inside.. and my cheeks even more flat now.. My friends and others are keep asking "What happened to you? You look so lean." Now i badly need to reversal surgery.. is it possible? """WHAT TO DO NOW??""" How did you upload your pic here? I want to post a Question like you did.. please help me..
Kl0ud
August 8, 2010

Is there a way I can also be added to your blog list? I am considering upper and lower jaw surgery and wanted to see where your journey is at. Looking at your pictures though, your post surgery - you look great. I understand you may have issues w/ your nose since you've been used to it being a certain way, but to me it's totally fine - nothing wrong. I would love to have your smile.

ImperfectPerfection
August 8, 2010
You look really good! don't 'undo' it! when the swelling fully goes away you'll look even better! handsome! :)
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
August 22, 2010
Hello I can't believe you don't like it It's like day and night You look wonderful after Sorry you don't see it Good luck
Dave-L
September 16, 2010
Hi, I'm almost three months post op. and seem to be in exactly the same boat as you. I had a small underbite (not really noticable in my face) but my Ortho suggested Jaw Surgery. The surgery was completely covered by insurance so I thought 'why not?'. After two years of braces my underbite was made much worse (standard practice apparantly). My surgeon decided to move ONLY my top jaw forward. My nose has really been affected but not only that, my face looks completely unbalanced. Also my mouth is now constantly open at rest. I'm not vain or anything but after all the braces and surgery etc. I didn't expect to come out looking worse. I'm trying to live with it but would love to get the surgery again (top and Bottom this time) and would be willing to pay if I could find a surgeon to do it. I live in Ireland so there's not exactly and abundance of them!
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Is it possible to have the surgery undone? Will...

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jawregretOctober 21, 2009
Is it possible to have the surgery undone? Will the surgeon consider doing this? Or would it be better to get a nose job?

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jawregret
October 21, 2009
Hi Destiny1, I actually had a jaw advancement. Basically if they move your upper jaw (forward or backwards) your face is likely to change. Possibly to a point where you won't recognize it. If they move your lower jaw (back in your case), I hear the only complaint is that you might look a bit weak in the chin. That is unless you get your chin moved forwards. The pain is manageable. After the surgery they put you on morhphine. Then when you're home, you're on liquid codeine. I thought the hardest part was psychological, dealing with the change in face and not being able to eat any food.
DESTINY1
December 2, 2009
Thanks for the reponse. My ortho will be expanding my top palette. (While I have braces in my mouth.) Let 6-8 weeks pass, then push the jaw back. (Another 6-8 weeks.) I was going to get a chin reduction due to the fact that I thought I had to much chin. But will that be needed if they correcting the top bottom jaw?
loopysnoot
May 20, 2011
Hi Jawregret--I hope you're still checking this. I had the exact same surgery in Dec 2010 and I am feeling the same way you are. I am desperate for a reversal. I am only 20 and I hate the way I look. I had an underbite before but I dint mind it--I still felt pretty. now, my confidence is absolutely shattered and worst of all, I find myself planning for all these plastic surgeries to correct my face now--it feels absolutely disgusting to be 20 and thinking about rhinoplasties and a million other surgeries just to feel pretty. Can I get access to your blog? I want to make an educated decision and I think following along with your changes will help me out. thanks for doing this by the way, it is nice to know that I am not alone in feeling this way. thanks
johnathan
May 20, 2011

hey i just wanted to say i had my surgery in march of 2011 and i really dont mind it. i had a lower and upper advancement of 10mm on both. yeah i wouyld say the firs 6 weeks sucked but it helped me with my sleep apnea. the only thing that peeps tell me is that kind of lost the younger look about me...sucks but its all good. what are you planning to do???? are you from the california area? if you would like you can email me directly

jjvine
May 21, 2012
when did you do it and are you in ca? Is it very painful and any side effect? My son needs to have sugery to fix class 3 underbite, and we are debating whether it's worth it to go through the pain. He is concerned about feeling permente pain or ache after surgery.
maria7781
May 31, 2012

I had my surgery about two years ago and it all started with getting braces and that lead to needing surgery to repair the underbite that having braces brought out. I agreed to it. at first I thought it's still swollen it'll take a while to truly see me again. two years later I can't even stand taking pictures I hate my even more pronounced cheekbones and smile looks forced to me. I'm really critical and maybe people are just being nice when they say I look the same. I wish I could turn back time. I think I've been getting progressively more depressed about this and I have a bf and he says I'm fine. but he doesn't know the old me. I'm considering reversal but not sure if I'd b making things worse. I just someone to tell me I'm not crazy. I've even noticed my nose looks wider. I spend time looking at old pics and co
paring them to new ones and just get more regretful of having everything even the braces. I've lost weight since the surgery and getting back to my healthy weight is getting harder, not sure if this anyone else's problem. All around something I wish I hadn't done.

jjvine
June 2, 2012
do you mind to show you pictures?
(unregistered guest)
October 27, 2009
I think you look great!
sarah12345
November 24, 2009
I am considering the surgery and based on how you look after it I am def going to go for it you look really good so stop putting yourself down and be thankful x
RooRoo
November 25, 2009
Hi Jawregret, I had lower jaw surgery about 7 months ago, and I still have swelling on my right side, making my lower face slightly lopsided. In your pics, I see quite a bit of swelling in your midface, so it may still be too early to judge your final outcome. Definitely discuss your concerns with your surgeon thoroughly, but i wouldn't rush into a reversal procedure unless it's clear to you that it's necessary.
Inspyrd
December 1, 2009
I used to have an underbite and I recently had the same surgery done.Except they moved my upper jaw forward AND my lower jaw back.Today Im about 6 weeks post-op.But like you im having the same problem.My nose changed alot.Its now upturned and seems slightly wider.which i hate.I mentioned it to my surgeon and my orthodontist.they said that they can prescribe me to a surgeon to basically fix my nose back to how it was,but to wait a few more months for more healing and more of the swelling to go down.. Basically i know how you feel.Personally i rather not get my nose fixed by the surgeon.Im still hoping that in time it will eventually go back to or at least close to how it used to look..
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jawregret
December 12, 2009
I got your message. I'm about 3 months post-op now. Either the swelling has gone down a lot or I've just gotten used to it, but I don't notice it as much as before. I'm still looking into some sort of rhinoplasty though.
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