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When considering double jaw surgery, many people first look for double jaw surgery reviews and before-and-after photos.
This is because they want to know how much their facial shape may change after surgery when they are concerned about the position of their jaw, such as with a protruding lower jaw, a recessed chin, a protruding mouth, or facial asymmetry.
As double jaw surgery adjusts the positional relationship between the upper and lower jaws, it is necessary to consider not only the external facial contours but also the bite and skeletal structure.
Today, we will look at which changes are useful to focus on when reviewing double jaw surgery cases.
What Is the Difference Between Double Jaw Surgery and Facial Contouring Surgery?
Although both procedures involve the facial bones and may therefore seem similar, they differ in their purposes and methods.
Facial contouring surgery primarily adjusts the size and shape of the outer facial skeleton, including the cheekbones, square jaw, and chin.
Double jaw surgery, on the other hand, involves cutting the upper and lower jaws and moving them into the required positions to adjust the positional relationship of the jaws and the bite.
Therefore, when looking at double jaw surgery reviews, it is important not only to check whether the face has become smaller, but also to examine how the positions of the upper and lower jaws, the balance of the profile, and the bite have changed.
The Plan Varies Depending on the Cause, From a Protruding Lower Jaw to a Recessed Chin
There is not just one type of facial shape for which double jaw surgery may be considered.
Common examples include a skeletal protruding lower jaw caused by forward growth of the lower jaw, a recessed chin caused by the lower jaw being positioned backward, and a facial structure in which both the upper and lower jaws protrude forward.
Double jaw surgery may also be considered for facial asymmetry in which the jaw is shifted to one side, or when the face has a long vertical proportion, depending on the skeletal condition and bite.
However, even facial shapes that appear similar on the outside may have different underlying skeletal structures and dental bites, so it is difficult to determine whether double jaw surgery is necessary based on appearance alone.
Which Method Is Used: IVRO or SSRO?
Common methods used in lower jaw surgery include IVRO (vertical ramus osteotomy) and SSRO (sagittal split ramus osteotomy).
The two methods differ in how the mandible is cut and repositioned, as well as in their fixation methods.
At 우리성형외과, the appropriate surgical method is planned after assessing the patient's jawbone structure, direction of movement, bite, and other factors.
Because no single method can be considered more suitable for every patient, rather than simply comparing surgical methods in double jaw surgery reviews, it is necessary to undergo a diagnosis to determine which method is appropriate for your skeletal condition.
How Can the Facial Shape Change After Surgery?
Because double jaw surgery adjusts the positions and angles of the upper and lower jaws, changes may appear in the front-to-back relationship of the face, its vertical proportions, and the shape of the lower face, depending on the surgical plan.
For example, in the case of a protruding lower jaw, the profile of the jawline may be improved by adjusting the position of the protruding mandible. For a recessed chin, the plan may involve adjusting the positional relationship of the mandible, which is set back.
In addition, if facial asymmetry is present, the facial midline and jaw position are analyzed together.
For this reason, when reviewing before-and-after photos from double jaw surgery cases, it is helpful to examine not only frontal photos but also profile and 45-degree photos, and, if available, X-ray images from before and after surgery.
Are Photos Taken Three Months After Surgery the Final Result?
As with the materials provided, photos or X-rays taken three months after surgery may be used as before-and-after case materials, but they should not be conclusively considered the final result.
This is because some swelling may remain for a certain period after double jaw surgery, and the recovery rate also varies from person to person.
Therefore, when viewing before-and-after photos, it is advisable to check when they were taken and whether they were photographed from the same angle and under the same conditions.
In particular, the face may appear different immediately after surgery and several months later because of differences in swelling.
Double jaw surgery is not performed solely for the purpose of making the face smaller.
It is a procedure that adjusts the positions and angles of the upper and lower jaws while also considering skeletal balance and the dental bite.
Therefore, in before-and-after photos, it is better to assess the overall facial proportions, the frontal and profile balance, and changes in the bite rather than focusing only on how far the jaw has moved back.
In particular, double jaw surgery reviews are only reference materials showing other people's results, and it cannot be assumed that you will experience the same changes.
If you are considering double jaw surgery because of a protruding lower jaw, a recessed chin, a protruding mouth, or facial asymmetry, check your current condition through an accurate examination of your skeletal structure and bite, and establish a surgical plan suited to you.
