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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.

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="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...

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...

You have to be able to chew and talk.

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...

When they do these revisions, do you end up having to fork over more cash?

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.

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