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I have heard good things about Arnett/Gunson. Do both of you live in the area, or are you flying out there for consolations/surgery? Just about anywhere you go online looking at jaw surgery people talk about them. There's got to be other ...

... asymmetry) and a underdeveloped profile due improper orthodontic treatment when I was young, but my bite is not off enough to warrant Jaw surgery. Arnett and Gunson come to mind when it comes to aesthetic jaw surgeons, but it's unlikely insurance would cover it and they are quite expensive from ...

... really bad chapped lips from the mouthbreathing. Anyway, are there any surgeons out there who help more "subtle" patients? By the way Arnett & Gunson are out of my price range. :( Also anyone out there similar to me? Can't close your lips, but your bite is fine? What procedure ...

... off this procedure for over a decade, I'm finally getting braces this week in preparation for a dual-jaw surgery which will most likely by done by Arnett in a few months time. I've been visiting orthodontists for as long as I can remember and the work that all of them have done has been minimal ...

Hey looking great! Congrats on making it through twice with such a positive attitude!
Who was your surgeon?
I have surgery with dr Arnett in Santa Barbara in a week...getting nervous!

... surgeon. I'm so sorry insurance doesn't cover a re-do - I guess since technically your bite is OK, they can say you don't 'need' it. I get that Arnett and Gunson are too expensive. I'm going with them and it's killing me completely financially! However, I really encourage you to travel for some ...

... know i am not crazy. My orthodontist sees it, his assistants see it, my mom sees it. Same with my fiance, friends, and co-workers. I cannot afford Arnett/Gunson. I would have gladly paid out of pocket back home but I cannot seem to get any docs to take my case. I have consulted with a few who said ...

... it right now - if they can I'll post it here for you asap. Finally, you can consider seeing another jaw surgeon who specializes in aesthetics. Arnett and Gunson in Santa Barbara are known for this but are expensive - I'm not sure if insurance covers repeat surgeries. There are other great surgeons ...

Rasperry wrote:he only two surgeons I know about that does this in the US are Arnett/Gunson, but I'm sure that there are others.

yeah i just had surgery with gunson, they definitely put a lot of focus on "facial harmony."

... I know one of you already (znewton! You know me from the FB group). I'm having double jaw surgery (3-piece le fort and BSSO) plus genio with Dr Arnett in Santa Barbara on Oct 10th. Let's stay in touch for sure! Maybe we can connect directly via IM or email closer to surgery date? Trossi - where ...

... we should do as little as possible to keep my "youthful" looks.. dr. relle is a solid doctor and definitely known for his performance. Arnett/Gunson are also pretty famous in aesthetics, but their rates might be too much for you. id really put some thought into this, do your research, ...

I just scheduled an appointment with Gunson next month. From what I've heard, the prices with Arnett and Gunson are upwards of 80-100k? I'm still going to do the consult. But at that price, I'm not sure how anyone could pay for this procedure without a lot of insurance ...

... that in San Francisco which they listed at 50-60k. I just scheduled an appointment with Gunson next month. From what I've heard, the prices with Arnett and Gunson are upwards of 80-100k? I'm still going to do the consult. But at that price, I'm not sure how anyone could pay for this procedure ...

Rasperry wrote:I thought about letting Arnett/Gunson do it, but it's just so much money that it's ridiculous. The worst part however is that the hospital fee alone is more than what the total cost is to have it done by a top surgeon in Europe.

sometimes I wish I was european.

... (depending on the location) than the other, creating a sort of unbalanced look. Gunson said the soft tissue will even out by week 16-20. Any past Arnett/Gunson patients experienced similar issues? At what week did you feel your pain level and appearance was at 90%?