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[quote="thisisme"][ Isn't the reason you're having jaw surgery is because you have a small jaw?[/quote] Well, the reason I am having jaw surgery is to push the lower jaw forward, which would make it look longer. However, when I meant (bigger) I meant in terms of width. There are studies th...

I am a 17 year old male. I am having 5 mm lower jaw advancement. I know that the human jaw and chin and other facial bones continue to grow until around age 25. I also know that after surgery, the doctors screw and bolt your jaw into a new position. Would this mean that since my jaw would be screwed...

I think 5 mm is very minor. However, my doctor told me my lower jaw will be advanced 5mm (BSSO), will people notice that something is different with my face? Will I look more handsome after such a minor advancement?