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After years of debating, I am not getting jaw...

philly2930January 2, 2014
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After years of debating, I am not getting jaw surgery for my underbite, but rather chin reduction. My.ortho wanted me to do the big jaw surgery, but I dont have any complications from my underbite, I just hate my chin. So going to do the chin reduction and then braces to fix the bite as best they can. Eek!

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MischiefMermaids
January 4, 2014
Are you having your chin shaved or set back? Are you having it reduced vertically or horizontally or both? Be sure he is going to tuck any excess soft tissue so you don't wind up with submental fullness. Did he say how many mm he is reducing it by? I am having this surgery on 2/6 with Dr. Yaremchuk in Boston. He is taking between 2-3 mm both horizontally as well as vertically. What date is your surgery?
philly2930
January 6, 2014
Hi! I am getting surgery this Wed.Jan 8. I am getting it horizontally and vertically shaved back. He didn't say how many how many mm....I asked for a conservative change. I am also getting submental lipo
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MischiefMermaids
January 6, 2014
Is he going through your mouth or under your chin? I will be thinking of you and eager to hear about your healing process. My understanding is that it will be at least six weeks before seeing any benefit. Good luck! :)
philly2930
January 6, 2014
Under the chin. I was hopingb would be through the mouth, but he said th scar should be minimal.
Lsha3
March 4, 2014
Hello MischiefMermaids, I am wondering how did ur chin reduction surgery with Dr. Yaremchuk go and how has the recovery been like for you? I would like to decrease the size of my chin by 1 cm but then I read that it isn't ideal to have more than 4 mm of bone removed due to the excess soft tissues. However if a person does this procedure under the chin... do you think it still matters how much bone you want to reduce? From my understanding, as long as the surgeon shortens and reattaches the soft tissues to the chin bone properly then you should not experience any loose skin?
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MischiefMermaids
January 4, 2014
PM me when you get a moment - I am happy to share insights...I see that you are having surgery two days after me!
c.shanny
January 6, 2014
I would reconsider. I had underbite surgery a few months ago and althought the recovery was hard, it's the best decision I've ever made. Getting a chin reduction still won't affect your smile and braces don't really help underbites. I never had medical problems but I was always self conscious and now I feel amazing about myself. It's 100000% worth it and insurance covers it. You'll only be in the hospital for a night or two and recovery really isn't too terrible. Your surgeon just wants money from you. Not to give you the best advice.
philly2930
January 12, 2014
Thanks for the advice. I did go throughwith it, as you see. I realize i still might need jaw suevery. My ortho thinks he can help my bite though since it is minimal. I will keep you updated!
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Angie_M
January 6, 2014
Thank you for starting your story here on RealSelf! What sort of supplies do you have gathered for your recovery? 

I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday!
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MischiefMermaids
January 7, 2014
Mine will be under the chin too. My understanding is there is lower risk this way than going through the mouth (potential for nerve damage). Please post how you are doing and my thoughts are with you!
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day 2

philly2930January 9, 2014
Surgery went pretty well. I am very swollen and in some pain, but I can tell it is smaller. I am.all bandaged up

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MischiefMermaids
January 10, 2014
Congrats, you made it through! Thinking of you and hoping the pain subsides quickly...
philly2930
January 10, 2014
Thanks! I am pretty swollen a little sore. Meds help. I go back to the dr todsy to get the dressings off. Then compression strap I think.
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MischiefMermaids
January 10, 2014
Wow, I didn't know about a compression strap - how long do you have to wear it? Are you so swollen that you need to hide out or just semi-swollen?
philly2930
January 10, 2014
Well, I got submental lipo so that's why the strap.n have to wear it one week 24/7 then another week at night. I am hiding because of the swelling and since my bandages are still on. But feel pretty good
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MischiefMermaids
January 11, 2014
Glad you aren't in pain. I guess I won't have to wear the chin strap then but trying to strategize how long I will have to hide before being reasonably presentable. Thank you for your postings; very helpful!
philly2930
January 11, 2014
I am hoping I will be presentable a week after. I will still be swollen, I'm sure, but hopefully it won't be noticeable. I will pos updlates!
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Day 5

philly2930January 12, 2014
Pain is minimal, still pretty swollen which I expected. I ate some soft lasagna last night. Chewing is uncomfortable still, so still stickingn with fairly soft foods. I am a little nervous it looks long still, though the projection is definitley less, even with swelling. I am getting cabin fever, so going to go to CVS. Exciting! Lol.Oh, also my chin is tingly/numb still but lower llip is fine.

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