So I’ve been considering getting jaw surgery with respect to my lower third in the near future to improve my facial aesthetics. Prospective surgeron- Dr Michael Gunson in California since its near to my home.
Case history:
4 first premolars extracted as a part of orthodontic treatment at the age of 18.5 resulted in degradation of facial aesthetics.
Developed TMJ 4 years later. Got treated successfully with a doc in the USA. Spent 50k USD
Have tried reopening extraction spaces in all 4 quadrants and have managed to open 5 mm in each quadrant. Treatment still in the process using Invisalign. I have all 4 wisdom teeth with mandible right side impacted but erupted.
Goal:
To improve my facial aesthetics to the maximum potential possible using non-invasive (fillers, botox, dermatological treatment etc) as well as using invasive treatments( jaw surgery, rhinoplasty, genioplasty) etc
Current treatment:
Currently, got botox done for jaw masseter reduction 30 units each side, 3 sessions set apart by one month followed by ultherapy for anti aeging. Going to get dermal fillers soon (Juvederm voluma - 6ml). Considering to get jaw surgery and rhinoplasty with Dr arnett-gunson in CA.
Past consultations:
I have consulted with some of the best orthodontists and surgeons in the world including Dr William hang (ortho California) and Dr larry Wolford(Dallas, Texas). I am attaching their analysis below.
Questions
1. What do you find wrong with my face? What can be improved?
2. Which parts should I focus most while getting dermal fillers?
3. What kind of surgeries would you recommend to improve my aesthetics- rhinoplasty, genioplasty, jaw surgery to in increasing order of their effectiveness implying the surgeries which would give the biggest bang for the bucks
4. Guess my age, I need to understand if I am aging faster than my biological clock, as extractions can cause that.
5. Rate my looks on a 10 point scale- 1 being lowest and 10 being highest. I weigh 80 kg and bodyfat 17% with a height 5 feet 11 inches.
6. Rate forward growth of my face on 10 point scale.
7. What would be your treatment plan if you were my plastic or orthognathic surgeon
My analysis
1. Facial asymmetry
2. Chin and nose deviated to the right-hand side.
3. Canted maxilla
4, Right eyebrow higher than the left side.
5. Wider nose.
6. Slightly asymmetrical and weak chin instead of stronger and squarish.
7. The gonial angle is too acute; broader face.
Current facial images
https://imgur.com/a/Rj7JEMSCurrent facial video for better understanding
https://imgur.com/qsV4Et5Current intraoral dental pics (after extraction gaps opening)
https://imgur.com/a/DLvVjlFPre teeth extraction cephalometric x-ray and dental/facial pics- age:18.5
https://imgur.com/a/BpMJzCzCBCT xrays-2018
https://imgur.com/a/Ux56bhuDr Larry Wolford jaw surgery consultation analysis in 2016
https://imgur.com/a/9Q3gXwKBelow are my facial aesthetics in 2018.
https://imgur.com/a/n5xKDzsI became really serious about my aesthetics since mid-2019 and started with skincare, botox, anti-ageing treatment and very soon starting with dermal fillers with invasive surgeries to be followed. Please compare my current pics with 2018 pics and let me know if you can see my aesthetics improving.
Note: I understand I may not be too ugly but I am looking to maximise my looks potential. Part of the reason is I want to pursue male modelling ( as a hobby). My reasons for considering surgeries are purely aesthetical as I don't have pain or any other symptoms which I am aware of. Please feel free to be as critical of my looks as you can. The more the better . I am thick-skinned and don't get offended
Thank you for taking out time and reading this. Your opinions and feedback will be highly appreciated.