I feel sorry for OP - after all the extensive research he ends with problems and possibly with a minor aesthethic improvement, despite the fact that he undergone a textbook procedure (bimax advancement) with one of the most respected surgeons.
Is this the last call for "f*ck jaw surgery, unless one is clearly deformed and young"? And good luck to all the guys who are willing to do lf3...
After my experience Id say - yes. Jaw surgery only w functional issues or if you are really deformed. I mean if you look good, if you have a good life - dont do it.
I was running a business had a great social life and wanted to improve my looks / fix what orthodoncy/extractions ruined. Even if the esthetic result was achieved - id still be regretting this surgery.
As a result i have sum numbness (it sounded ok b4 surgery but in reality it does lower life comfort significantly imo)
motor nerve damage (rare but happens) lack of taste (horrific), pain, difficulty eating and Now I cannot look into mirror. I dont work (now my speaking is significantly better but it was also compromised for quite some time) cause facial paralyse is really super stressful. My bite is now also far from perfect which wasnt the case pre op.
There are examples of great outcomes for sure but after I had unsuccesfull surgery and digged deeper , consulted my issues w many doctors - Im under the impression that complications and problems are far more common than my pre- surgery research would suggest.
This surgery is for sure the biggest regret of my life.
I probably will need revision so Ill be updating here. Cheers and thanks for support.