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not really this surgery is still a HUGE regret....

can you give more details? how far post-op...what surgery etc

that sounds terrible. did you relapse or did the surgeon fix the jaws improperly? I had the smallest overbite honestly I never even noticed it. they moved my chin back which was disastrous so I look more like a before than an after aesthetically. I totally relate on the pushing down and sewn togethe...

can you explain your symptoms in detail so I could compare?

thanks

did you do a separate surgery to remove the hardware? how did your surgeon mess up? mine said he performed mine textbook perfectly but he also has an ego the size of an elephant so of course he said that. I know the tightness and stiffness is dreadful, and this surgery is the biggest regret of my li...

do you have hardware in your jaw and chin? I regret it because I had no functional or cosmetic concerns beforehand, I was manipulated by my surgeon and orthodontist.

I'm in the exact same situation you described. I'm also 2 years post-op. I am so mad, the surgery made me look worse, but like you said the functional problem of being I constant never-ending pain and discomfort when having a conversation is way worse. I totally relate on the bells palsy thing! actu...

has anyone tried botox?

Thats awesome How far post-op are you?

I've heard burning leads to more feeling....I think its a good sign as long as its not chronic. keep me posted!

Got an appointment to see my new surgeon in a few weeks! I'm going to tell him to schedule the plate removal ASAP.....I hope and pray this surgeon is able to fix this mess, I would be sooooooooooooo eternally grateful to him.

thank you for returning with an update!

how far post-op are you? have you done anything specific to help it

how would you describe the sensation?

snapdresser, did the plate removal help?

Thank you once again for your thoughtful reply. I will call my new surgeon Monday. I would love to keep in contact with you, I have private messaged you.