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I am in a similar position to keeponsmiling, I had both jaws operated on and I was banded tight shut for three weeks followed by another 3-4 with bands which meant that I could not open my mouth very wide at all for this whole period. After that I was given exercises to do several times a day to str...

Thanks Kerry, I will check her out :) I have made an appointment to see Dr Thuau next week, so thanks again for that yogataz. The only problem is that it seems to be more complicated than I had imagined to get all my x-rays/photos from the hospital I have been to already, and I want to go fully equi...

Hi Kerry,

Could I ask you the name/location of the surgery Caroline works for, as well as how much it costs for a consultation?

Thanks lots I am glad you are so pleased with your results!

Bathspider

Thanks for your replies :) Yes, I have been on the NHS consultation waiting list for over a year and have been to a couple of hospitals in London, which is where I live. I am now at the point where I have been offered treatment, but I am not sure it will sufficiently address the issues I have with m...

Hi guys, Just a quick question, does anyone know the names of the people who are supposed to be the best Orthognathic surgeons working in the UK? Either NHS or private and the details of where to contact them? I am looking to get a second opinion on something (see my previous post for details) and w...

Hi Terry, Thanks for your reply. It certainly sounds like we are in a similar position with regards to both our problem and the treatment suggested on the NHS. It is really interesting to hear that the private surgeons you have contacted have concurred with your own assessment of the treatment requi...

Hi Dan, Thank you for your reply, it is really helpful to hear from someone with a such similar set of issues and concerns. I am definitely concerned that the genioplasty will not, if performed in isolation, be sufficient to provide me with the facial balance that I strongly desire. In fact my worst...

Hi everyone, I have been a 'fly on the wall' on this site for ages, reading other peoples accounts and questions, and relating them back to my own problems and desire for change. I have now reached the point where I feel it would be really helpful to get some outside advise and opinions regarding ho...