I finally had my jaw surgery done
I would like ask questions to the doctors and...
I would like ask questions to the doctors and members here. I need your opinion. I am going to have an orthognathic surgery as my orthodontist told me to see an oral surgeon. I have been wearing braces for 1 year and 11 months now. I have an under bite and crossed bite. My teeth are all lined up but my bite still bad (well, better than before). I have an appointment this coming Sept. 11th. I don’t know if I need a chin reduction because my friends and family tell me that I have a long face. Also, I am very self-conscious about my cheek; I have a very flat face. Now that I lose some weight, the first thing that my friends notice is my face. When I smile I have a sunken cheek and it seems like my chin is pulling it forward, and it create creases around my mouth. I don’t know if I need a cheek implant or not, I been reading about fat transplant. What do I need to ask when I have my consultation with oral surgeon? If I need some things done in my face (like my cheek or chin) do I need to find an Oral Surgeon as well as Plastic Surgeon? Right now, I will be seeing an Oral and Maxillofacial doctor. But I been researching, there is an oral surgeon/plastic surgeon in my area. I live between Orlando and Daytona, Florida. Is there anybody here who has gone through orthognathic surgery around Orlando or Daytona area? My orthognathic surgery is covered by our insurance, but anything else will be out of pocket. I would appreciate any advice and recommendations.
Thank you.
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As you may have noticed our Orthognathic Surgery community is pretty new. You are only the 4th review - and we are so glad you are on here sharing!! Keep posting, the community will grow, and I know that your review, being one of the first that people will get to read a start to finish experience on, will help many people considering the surgery. You are one of the pioneering members in our little community!! :)
Can you post about what you had to do to get insurance to cover this? E.g., the step? Did you need an orthodonist to diagnose you with maloclussion before you could get this covered?
What specific Aetna plan were you under when this was performed? (They vary from state to state).
How many specialists did you need to see and what steps did they have to take before this was covered so your out-of-pocket cost was affordable?
I'm in NYC and a jaw reduction costs about 20,000. Orthnagnic--probably 30,000+
My surgery was done on the 27th of December. The...
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I'm so glad to hear that your surgery is behind you!! How are you doing with the liquid diet? I'm sure it is pretty old by now, but at least you are 1/4 of the way through with it now.
Please give us an update and let us know how you are doing.
I just found your review and your pictures look very dramatic! How are you doing? After a year, is everything healed? Are you very happy with your results now?
I wonder why you chose not to list your doctor's name, especially since you are so positive about your result. Was that at the doctor's request?
According to RealSelf guidelines, you are absolutely welcome to put his name, even if he's not listed :). As far as whether he would appreciate it, that I cannot answer :). I put my orthodontist in even though she wasn't listed, and she was happy for the publicity, but it's possible not all are.
From what you have shared, it sounds like you are having a consult on the 11th, is that right? If so, everything you listed sounds like great questions to bring up at the time of your consult. You are also welcome to post questions in the Q&A section so the doctors who volunteer on RealSelf can share their opinions with you.
Here is a question I submitted on your behalf:
Can Cheek Implants Be Done at the Same Time As Orthognathic Surgery?
The doctors usually start to post responses in 24-48 hours, so keep an eye out for answers.
Let us know what you find out at your consult, and what your thoughts are from there. :)