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There are surgeries that improve facial contours: facial contouring surgery and double-jaw surgery. These two surgeries differ in their purpose and method. Facial contouring surgery focuses on refining the face’s outline to bring about aesthetic changes, while double-jaw surgery is a procedure that improves the position of the jaws and dental occlusion at the same time to create overall facial balance. In this article, we will explain how double-jaw surgery differs from facial contouring surgery, and the two main methods of double-jaw surgery.
Double-jaw surgery vs. facial contouring surgery
Facial contouring surgery is mainly a procedure to improve facial contours. It refines the forehead, cheekbones, square jaw, and more to create a sharper and more balanced face. However, facial contouring surgery does not affect dental occlusion and only improves appearance.
On the other hand, double-jaw surgery is a procedure that corrects not only facial contours but also the position of the jaws and dental occlusion. Double-jaw surgery fine-tunes the positions of the upper and lower jaws to achieve overall facial balance, and at the same time it can improve speech and chewing function. In other words, double-jaw surgery can address both appearance and functional aspects at the same time.
Two methods of double-jaw surgery
IVRO and SSRO
When considering double-jaw surgery, choosing the right method is very important. Since double-jaw surgery is applied differently depending on the patient’s jaw condition and facial shape, it will be helpful to know the two main methods.
▶ IVRO (intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy) is a surgery that moves the mandible (lower jaw) backward to adjust the jaw angle. It is a method for correcting the mandible and helps create a natural jawline.
▶ SSRO (sagittal split ramus osteotomy) is a method in which the mandible is cut in the molar area, and then the two segments are moved to adjust the position of the jaw. This method is mainly effective when the mandible protrudes too much or is set back. By adjusting the overall position of the mandible, it is possible to precisely balance the jaw.
The improvement effects of double-jaw surgery
Double-jaw surgery offers various advantages for improving facial contours. This procedure brings not only aesthetic effects but also functional improvements. Double-jaw surgery provides many improvements, including correcting the angles of the maxilla and mandible, adjusting the length of the lower face, repositioning the jaw, and improving malocclusion.
For example, through double-jaw surgery, it is possible to adjust jaw length, create a slimmer facial contour, and achieve a more beautiful and natural appearance.
Double-jaw surgery is a comprehensive procedure that can provide not only aesthetic effects but also functional benefits. Unlike facial contouring surgery, double-jaw surgery is a procedure that improves jaw function and can achieve three-dimensional facial balance. The surgical method is selected between IVRO and SSRO according to the patient’s condition. Choose the method that matches your facial shape and concerns to create a more beautiful and healthy face.
