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... a few others within driving distance but when I called their offices I was told they did very few (IMHO) per year 10 or so or less. As to why Dr Arnett, we have family in general area so this looked like a possibility. The scheduling is proving a challenge as are the finances. In TX, I found ...

... mostly because I didn't get any good recs for San Antonio doctors from anyone I talked to, and I considered out of state as a last resort. Arnett teaches at the San Antonio med school dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, but I don't think many of the doctors stay in San Antonio comparatively. ...

... him because in experience and skill level he is best we could do locally and would not have to travel etc. Who knows if it does not work out with Arnett we may still go this route. I felt uncomfortable in having so few choices so I decided to travel. If we lived somewhere else, in most other large ...

... you that, but their techniques, what is standard for how the work is done, is relatively the same across the board. I'd bet that my doctor and Dr. Arnett use the same screws, the same fasteners, make the same incision points, etc etc.

... is a hypocrite since she owns three pairs of designer sunglasses)? Just because someone works out of a different office or isn't named "Arnett" or "Wolford" doesn't mean they aren't talented. Unless you have a VERY specialty case or VERY difficult case, I can't see using ...

You can expect to pay [for total costs including ortho] over 50,000 for arnett..

35,000 or so for upper and lower + hospital costs / anesthesia / other stuff / ortho etc

... bottom, and chin. If he advances her 13.7 plus 5.8 that is a enourmous advancement! Almost 20mm and that is not even with chin. I know that doctor Arnett has only done one other person farther then Kelsie, and that would make your DD very close to that persons advancement. Do you know? Brandy

... this. I've been researching this for almost a year now and I am tired before even beginning. I am glad she left blog up it is of great help. Dr Arnett is super expensive there is no doubt of that. His initial recommendation has been for a 13.7mm advancement in lower and about a 5.8 mm advancement ...

Just an FYI, I don't think Kelsie has contact info on her blog, but she is sick of answering questions about Dr. Arnett. Which is why I didn't reply sooner with her blog info. I think she feels like her surgery is a thing of the past now and just isn't interested in constantly ...

Kelsie had her surgery done with Dr. Arnett. She is all done now, but here is a link to her blog. Hope it helps.
http://orthognathicsx.blogspot.com/

My DD recently went to see Dr Arnett in CA for consult. I know that he has a strong reputation, has done thousands of surgeries etc. I was wondering if others who have had surgery with him would be willing to share their experiences good/bad. ...

... do that! A normal, relaxed posture has the teeth slightly apart and the tip of the tongue resting on the roof of the mouth. One word of caution on Arnett and Wolford - I've heard from another member here that they are both extremely agressive about operating. I'd be very hesitatnt to open up and ...

... for a long distance consultation. I think he said it would cost around $500. It might be worth it to send your info along to one of the big guns (Arnett, Wolford......) and see what they have to say. I know you want to get the ball rolling, but you really need to take your time and do this the ...

... for a long distance consultation. I think he said it would cost around $500. It might be worth it to send your info along to one of the big guns (Arnett, Wolford......) and see what they have to say. I know you want to get the ball rolling, but you really need to take your time and do this the ...

... opinion. TWO OMFSs (in two different states) have told me that my situation is "cosmetic." They also told me that Dr. Arnett in Santa Barbara, whose practice does more cosmetic work, WOULD do my surgery. But he is out of my price range.