I think you managed to remain remarkably calm and rational in the circumstances. I can't give any advice but wish you well and hope the revision will be successful and you will be happy with the final outcome.
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. I guess its human nature to just move on with life. I was devastated, but I do think I have some hope left.
If it were me, i would step back and wait a couple of weeks before making this decision.
I have been postponing the revision for two weeks already to clear my head a little. At this point I am considering getting the mandible back thus restoring function and improving aesthetics. I am definitely not fully informed, but if the mandibular set back is indeed a smallish procedure as the bones arent fully formed, then it would be preferable to walking around in my currernt state.
I will have to trust my surgeon on this one.
Why I have decided to get the mandibular setback:
https://imgur.com/gallery/NdBw6tmI believe there is only so much a Lefort I can do without disrupting the harmony of ones face. I have gained fullness in my midface and my lips and its a significant improvement. Notice how the are below the eyes remain in their hollow position. At this point, I have to ask myself: What do I have to gain from advancing the maxilla even more? I am a long face type patient which means there are many related deficiencies leading to this phenotype. When you see a person with notable forward growth, it usually is accompanied by other features which cannot be easily achieved by surgery (cheekbones, infraorbitals, etc.)
A CCW lefort is already an optimized approach as it provides more favorable changes to the lips and takes care of my sleep apnea.