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nyc1002
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TWO revisions?

#1 Post by nyc1002 »

Has anyone have to go through not just one, but two revisions for double jaw surgery? My surgeon told me today I would need yet another revision. That would make it 3 surgeries in the span of 5 weeks. I don't know that I trust him anymore. It's so hard to find information on surgeons who do these. Any recommendations for surgeons in the NYC area? Thank you.

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#2 Post by heldenoboe »

Hi, I have had two revisions. I had my first surgery (bi-max) and then five months later had a re-do lefort 1. That also relapsed. Now I am back in braces and awaiting my third surgery at the end of this year. The first two surgeries were with the same surgeon. I have a completely new surgeon and orthodontic team for the third. I'm not near NYC, so I can't recommend anyone in the area.

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#3 Post by nyc1002 »

[quote="heldenoboe"]Hi, I have had two revisions. I had my first surgery (bi-max) and then five months later had a re-do lefort 1. That also relapsed. Now I am back in braces and awaiting my third surgery at the end of this year. The first two surgeries were with the same surgeon. I have a completely new surgeon and orthodontic team for the third. I'm not near NYC, so I can't recommend anyone in the area.[/quote]

I am so sorry you had to go through that. Are you happy with your new surgeon so far? I'm wrestling with going through the process of finding a new doctor plus added costs, versus going back to the failed surgeon...

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#4 Post by boodles8 »

I've not been through any revisions, but personally, I'd be on to look for another surgeon whatever the cost. If he can't get it right at two...

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nyc1002
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#5 Post by nyc1002 »

Yes, I'm consulting with other surgeons now, but I am terrified of choosing wrongly again. The surgeon I had my previous two surgeries had seemingly good reviews too...

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#6 Post by lissybear22 »

When they do these revisions, do you end up having to fork over more cash?
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#7 Post by BrooklynsOwn »

nyc1002 Who did the first 2 surgeries for you? I am in NYC and looking for a bi-max surgeon. Obviously I would like to avoid who did yours twice.

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#8 Post by snapdresser »

^I'd like to know where he went, too.
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