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General Category => Functional Surgery Questions => Topic started by: tom4705 on April 04, 2023, 10:35:27 PM
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So basically I've been looking into various different jaw and chin surgeries for a few reasons. For one, I'm not at all happy with my facial look and its significantly impacted my confidence and dating prospects. A secondary issue is that I also have sleep apnea (I used to have it much worse when I was overweight, but I've since lost weight and it's not as severe, but still an issue.) I also think I have a bit of an overbite, although I'm not fully sure. I've been looking into multiple surgeries. Genioplasty, BSSO, and bimax (bimaxillary osteotomy) have been the ones I have considered possible for my case. Can anyone give me suggestions over which I should consider, and perhaps recommend surgeons for the specific operation? Also, I see people talking about their jaw being pushed forward or backwards a certain measurement in mm. How would I know what would be appropriate measurements for me? Also, what are the chances I could get insurance to cover a surgery like bimax? Im located in NYC. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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From first glance it seems like you have a shortface with a deep bite. Usually this is corrected with bimax and clockwise rotation. If i were you I would see a maxillofacial surgeon and get professional consulting there.
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Okay but given that the surgery is cosmetic for me and I want serious results are there any recommended surgeons? I'm willing to travel. Also how can I learn more about mm measurements and other factors related to bimax surgery? Please help me
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You have to post better records. At least an x-ray so we can see the bones.
Based on the photo, it does look like you have a short face. Some type of linear/CW movement could make sense depending on what is going on with the bones and bite.
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Where do I go to get an x-ray of my jaw?