Well, i have some other topics here about how i am dissatisfied with my results. I've been considering a second surgery to address my issues for a while now. So, now it's been settled. I'll have a revision next month.
I will talk about my experiences during and after my revision surgery on this topic. I want to help the ones who consider a second surgery as much as i can. I want to encourage the ones who are not happy with their results.
First of all, i don't want to make you scared of jaw surgery. If you are someone who is waiting for your first jaw surgery, don't be alarmed! Just be aware, whatever surgery it is, it comes with its ups and downs. Sometimes it goes smoothly, sometimes it does not. Just think about it, if it was too scary, i wouldn't go for a second one!
Why am i going for a second surgery?
I've had a double jaw surgery for my open bite, recessed lower jaw and over-growth, slanted upper jaw.
After surgery my bite has been corrected with ONLY orthodontics. Yes, my jaw was still set back, my orthodontist used hard elastics to bring it forward. My surgeon leaves most of the work to orthodontist. He does not wire shut his patients for this reason.
Aesthetics-wise, it looks too bad with asymmetric jaws and recessed chin and lip incompetence. Not so much changed after surgery. Also now i have a terrible TMJ pain.
That was so hard for me to convince my surgeon and orthodontist that i NEED another surgery. I want to tell you, if you believe something is wrong, whatever your surgeon tells you, be insistent. Don't be afraid. Tell your opinion.
I was too afraid to speak my mind at first. They did not accept their mistakes at first. But now they accept it because i talked about it clearly.
My revision will be only upper jaw surgery this time, which makes me worry. They'll impact upper jaw slightly and they'll fix asymmetry. But the issue is, they placed my lower jaw according to the direction of upper jaw. So, lower jaw will remain slanted. I have still a month to discuss this issue. But they were so certain about only upper jaw surgery...
Also they'll place a chin implant about 6-7 mm.
This time, i hope i can reach a better result. I'm afraid of a second surgery of course. But it's only bad for a few days. Then it's not painful or anything. My healing process was smooth and i believe it'll go smoothly this time too. I'm mostly scared of not having the results i want. But i won't do the same mistakes i did. I will insist to see the whole plan. That's my face and the final decision is mine. I won't let them say ''it looks okay'' even though when it's not.
After my revision surgery, i'll share much more on this topic. You can all ask me anything about surgery and your worries. We can support each other.
Take care.
