Zach, thanks for sharing photos. I think you are going to have great aesthetic results.
Forgive me if this is a silly question, but does it hurt to be puffed up like that? All I can think is - where are the anti-inflamatories? Poor Zach! Tough week for those facial tissues!
I never paid much attention until now, but my estimate from consultation shows 14 grafts in the top jaw; 14 in the bottom jaw; and 8 bone harvests. Is that similar to what you had?
Zach, thanks for sharing photos. I think you are going to have great aesthetic results.
Forgive me if this is a silly question, but does it hurt to be puffed up like that? All I can think is - where are the anti-inflamatories? Poor Zach! Tough week for those facial tissues!
I never paid much attention until now, but my estimate from consultation shows 14 grafts in the top jaw; 14 in the bottom jaw; and 8 bone harvests. Is that similar to what you had?
Funnybones (would rather refer to you by your name but obviously don't know it yet!) -
1) Swelling - The first week I was obviously extremely uncomfortable with the extreme amount of swelling that I had. It didn't hurt (I've had little to no pain through this entire process) as much as it was just uncomfortable. As I've heard others describe it almost feels like you're wearing a mask. It's a hard sensation to describe because in addition everything else is very tight, so to speak, so it's a combination of everything which makes for an odd feeling.
2) Surgical estimate - My final treatment plan included "10 graft placement" for the upper jaw, "8 graft placement" for the lower jaw, and "18 local punch harvests". Dr. Arnett used a mix of my own bone, cadaver bone, and the BMP for the extensive grafting of my upper jaw. It looks like you're going to have even more than I did!
If you have any concerns or questions feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer or resolve them for you
Don't get me wrong, this is a tough process, but so worth it!