Sorry it took me so long to get get back to you, Emily, but here you go:
Q: How long was your recovery?
A: Define recovery. I took 5 weeks off post-surgery.
Q: Were people amazed by the change after the swelling had gone done? I kind of want a total transformation because my underbite is very apparent; will the change be totally different? (I'll send you photos).
A: "Amazed"? Maybe not. Mostly people tell me I look younger and my face is rounder. I'm the only person I wanted to "amaze" - and quite frankly, I'm very happy with the results.
Q: What was the most difficult part of recovery?
A: Breathing problems. See http://bracemyself.blogspot.com/2007/02/breathing-through-wet-sponge.html.
Q: My upper jaw is really flat and concave, but they haven't brought up the fact that I need it shortened and advanced a little, should I insist for the best results? I am also, having my jaw set back.
A: Consult your surgeon. I can't give you any professional opinions.
Q: Was there any permanent numbness upper or lower? Any paralysis?
A: About a third of my lower lip still feels somewhat numb, but it's not enough to bother me.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Hey Ju!
Ju, let me see if I can address your questions:
hey kristen, hmm got down a few questions. help me out. will the surgeon actually shorten yr chin as well?
No, he didn't, and he doesn't plan to.
did he push back ur lower jaw or push it backwards & upwards too?
Good questions. He pushed it backwards and tilted it upwards. In doing that, the chin "appears" shorter.
will the nose base be larger after the surgery?
Not "larger", but slightly "wider". But this really varies from patient to patient. In my opinion, my nose looks rounder, as does my lower face.
and also, will the braces period actually make our bite worsen before the surg? thanks in advance!!
Yes, the bite did indeed look worse per surgery. It's because they needed to reposition the teeth for optimal alignment immediately following the surgery, when the jaws had been repositioned. Don't worry, it's a gradual process. I didn't notice it that much. Good luck with everything!
hey kristen, hmm got down a few questions. help me out. will the surgeon actually shorten yr chin as well?
No, he didn't, and he doesn't plan to.
did he push back ur lower jaw or push it backwards & upwards too?
Good questions. He pushed it backwards and tilted it upwards. In doing that, the chin "appears" shorter.
will the nose base be larger after the surgery?
Not "larger", but slightly "wider". But this really varies from patient to patient. In my opinion, my nose looks rounder, as does my lower face.
and also, will the braces period actually make our bite worsen before the surg? thanks in advance!!
Yes, the bite did indeed look worse per surgery. It's because they needed to reposition the teeth for optimal alignment immediately following the surgery, when the jaws had been repositioned. Don't worry, it's a gradual process. I didn't notice it that much. Good luck with everything!
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