Hi everyone,
Theres so many knowledgable people in this forum I hope you can give me some advice and maybe recommend a surgeon for my complicated case.
I had my 2 teeth removed in upper jaw when I was a kid (canines/3rds)
I still was a very attractive girl and had no problems with my face (small heart shaped very often commented I look like nicole ritchie) but by the age of 26 decided to put braces to straighten teeth (nothing big I just had gaps in upper jaw). In order to do that orthodontist removed one teeth in my lower jaw (4th) and pushed everything back.
By the age of 30 (2 years after taking of braces) I could not recognize myself in a mirror. I swear I aged 20 years and looked lile the lady here which is 60 (my profile)
http://www.deardoctor.com/articles/hidden-consequences-of-losing-teeth/went to another orthodontist who said I was vlass II and she recommended Damon to recreate spaces for 3 missing teeth and implants to restore my look. She couldnt do it so removed upper 7th teeth and in the end still left me with half spaces where no implants could be placed. Thats when O went to orthognatic surgeon and he said I need braces again to de - camouflage and do the surgery.
(My upper jaw is not wide I only have 12 teeth in upper arch)
I had my bimax in january during surgery doctor decided to do genioplasty as well although i disnt think i have a problem with chin other than ot seemed too close to my nose (again see photo from link)
As a result of surgery:
- 5 mm downgraft in front and 3 mm at the back (i think thats called impaction?)
-5 mm advancement (foreard)
I have no cheek support they dropped
My face looks very long
Chin is very masculine
I show no upper teeth at rest/when I smile I show 90-100% teeth and some gums on sides.
My upper lip seems long and dont have support
On top Im diagnosed w motor nerve damage
Doctor also placed fat in my lips which wasnt discussed we disussed fat in cheeks before but i suppose he wanted to help my lip support. Overgrafted, performed mocro-lipo which resulted in uneveness and miscle damage of some sort (butning tingling still and still larger than other side.
Im at a complete loss.
Can you suggest any surgeons? Should I look for revision? Or plastic surgeon? My doctor agrees results are not grreat but he says hed only do chin revision and lip lift but my lip when measured is quite small and I dont believe its the right thing to do.
Thank you for any suggestions and thoughts.