Upper Jaw Moved Too Far Forward?

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timu1996
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Upper Jaw Moved Too Far Forward?

#1 Post by timu1996 »

Hi all! So I had double jaw surgery almost 6 months ago, and I'm not entirely satisfied with how my profile looks. My surgeon had initially told me that I could have either just a lower jaw surgery or a double jaw surgery, as my upper jaw was a little tilted. After speaking with another surgeon who encouraged me to go for the double jaw surgery, since according to him my upper face could use more "definition," I decided to go for the double jaw surgery. When telling my surgeon about what the other surgeon had told me, my surgeon got the impression that what I was trying to tell him was that I wanted bigger cheeks, and he told me he'd take that into consideration. To be honest, I'm not really sure what I wanted my final result to look like when I was going into the surgery, but what I ended up with just doesn't really seem exactly right to me. :(

What do you all think? Am I being too hard on myself? Or are my concerns valid? I swear this whole experience has given me some mild body dysmorphia. :'( The first three pictures are from before my surgery. The fourth and eighth pictures bother me the most, as I feel like my lower jaw looks too strong in them.

https://imgur.com/gallery/cr8CxHyb

timu1996
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#2 Post by timu1996 »

Whoops pasted the link incorrectly.

https://imgur.com/gallery/cr8Cx

Vega
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#3 Post by Vega »

I actually think that you have a great result!

bracesat41
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#4 Post by bracesat41 »

I agree.. great results! Doesn't look to 'strong'.

Expandedmaxilla
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#5 Post by Expandedmaxilla »

The surgeon did a really good job!
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timu1996
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#6 Post by timu1996 »

Thanks for the replies everyone! I guess I am just being too hard on myself. ^_^;

FlyByNight
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#7 Post by FlyByNight »

I see nothing wrong with the result. Looks like a very normal profile. It could be you just aren't used to it.

bighoss
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#8 Post by bighoss »

Your profile looks very natural and your proportions are good. I believe reducing the lower jaw would have given you a weak/recessed jaw. No part of your profile strikes me as out of balance. You look great... now smile and show off the perfect bite!!!

djsmama
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#9 Post by djsmama »

You look FABULOUS. It takes some time to get used to a new face, but rest assured you are gorgeous.

Marriedonmaui
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#10 Post by Marriedonmaui »

You look amazing! Very nice results and definitely proportionate.

timu1996
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#11 Post by timu1996 »

Thank you all for the responses! I guess it will just take some getting used to. ^_^;

Peanuty
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#12 Post by Peanuty »

I agree with everyone. Your results look amazing.
Especially like the last three pictures.
Happy for you

Nellyfizzle2
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#13 Post by Nellyfizzle2 »

Wow look how good you look! Well done to your surgeon. I wish more people could get such great results! Hopefully I will too :BigGrin:

Ayleiah
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#14 Post by Ayleiah »

No way, you look great. If the upper jaw is too recessed a person gets lip wrinkles and deep manaquin lines... your surgeon did a great job!

Illogical
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#15 Post by Illogical »

It looks perfectly normal - which is the best result possible in my book.

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