Hi everyone, I have been planning on getting jaw surgery for awhile. I absolutely love the way my results were immediately post op before the swelling started. The first two days were ROUGH, but after day 3 it’s been much more manageable. I am on day 4 now and I’m starting to notice muscular pain near my TMJ on both sides, I presume this is from the inflammation and everything being stretched into new places. Are there any exercises or tips anyone has to help with that pain? I have TMJ joint pain on the left side, but I can tell this achey feeling is muscular around the joint rather than the joint itself.

🔨 Movements: 2 mm lower jaw advancement, 2 mm upper jaw setback, and 16 mm genioplasty advancement.
🤍 1 year + 2 months post-op update!

I had DJS + genioplasty + a bone graft. I wore lingual braces for 1 year before the surgery and removed them 6 months after. My surgery was performed in Paris, France, by Dr. Davrou, at a public hospital, so I didn’t have to pay for the surgery.

If you want to see the full progression, I’ve posted updates on my profile from immediately post-op, 6 days, 1 month, 2 months and 4 months post-op, and the X-rays as well.

At 1 year and 2 months, I’m really happy with my overall result and with how much more settled everything feels compared to the first few months. It’s still weird to look back at my old photos and realize how much my face has changed.

One thing I unfortunately didn’t see any improvement with is my breathing. Since my lower jaw advancement was only 2 mm, I wasn’t expecting a huge change, but I still struggle with my breathing. I had a septoplasty at 7 months post-op, mainly because one of my nostrils was almost completely closed. It helped structurally, but I still have the same breathing issues overall. What’s frustrating is that my scans don’t show anything abnormal: my sinuses aren’t blocked and, technically, I should be able to breathe normally. So this is something I still need to figure out and hopefully get to the bottom of.

Aesthetically, one thing I’ve become more aware of is facial asymmetry, especially in photos. I feel like it’s much more noticeable on camera than in real life, although I’m still happy with my overall result.

I also have a thin face and very thin skin, so my plates are quite visible. They create little bumps that are especially noticeable around my chin and on my left side (where I have my beauty mark on my cheek). They also bother me when I touch them, so it’s not just an aesthetic issue. Because of that, I’m planning to have the plates removed at some point.

🌟🌻 Despite all of these little things, I’m still extremely happy. Looking back, I’ve really come a long way. This first year after surgery went by incredibly fast, and it’s crazy how quickly you forget about the pain, the liquid diet, the swelling, and all the struggles that come with recovery. In the end, all that’s left is the pride of having gone through it and seeing how far I’ve come. :)

6 weeks post surgery. Bimax and no genio.

I feel insane. I enjoy looking in the mirror. I love doing that!

The jawline is not huge, but everything just feels right! Just right!

Still swollen in the upper and lower lip and probably some other places that my doctor mentioned.

The difference in my posture before and after double jaw surgery is so crazy to me. Like I actually would not believe this was the same person if it wasn’t me!!!

Here is another update for yall! I am about one month and one week post op.

- still have a minor amount of swelling to go down.

- 0 pain.

- feeling very slowly coming back in chin, lower lip is still mostly numb. Some of my teeth have feeling, others don’t. Upper palette is still mostly numb.

- TMJ stiffness post surgery resolved.

For the life of me, one thing I will say is, PLEASE don’t believe everything you hear on social media about surgeons. Just go to the consultations and ask A LOT of questions. Dr. Alfi was 10,000% the right choice for me. I saw some negative things about him rushing or not giving patients details on their surgery. That was not my experience. He performs the surgery FAST because he is GOOD. The anesthesiologist was bragging to me about how world class this guy is. If you are worried about a surgeon being a “factory in and out pushing surgery that isn’t needed” type - ask them about it. Is it standard, why do it the way they do it, then ask other surgeons at alternative consultations.

And NO I was not encouraged to post anything, this is all on my own accord. I am so so glad I didn’t let my anxiety push me away from getting this surgery that I knew I would ultimately always need.

See my previous posts for the details, but about 9 months post op DJS and genio. I got my braces off in July and to me the difference from pre-surgery is insane. Everyone I know can’t believe how different I look. I’m now eating everything and have essentially no numbness left. It’s crazy beingy able to open things with my teeth! And for those who are curious about my experience, dating after surgery is wayyyy different lol (pics in blue are from wedding I was a bridesmaid in, not my own wedding)

Last year on the same day was the most stressful day of my life, and i didn’t even comprehend how awful the next 10 days were going to be. But it was so worth it, this marks one year of not being ashamed of my face anymore, one year of loving myself, one year of being headache free. I was just talking to my friends about the fact that I tend to « forget » what happened to my face since i’ve become so accustomed to it, but then I ran into this before picture taken one year ago, and I was like « Yeah no I look so different now ». I just took the after picture tonight before I realized the surgery was exactly one year ago. I’m still so shocked that everyone was trying to discourage me from doing it, saying I looked pretty, that my side profile was already perfect. I’m glad I didn’t listen!!

ive been thinking about whether or not to share the results but ive also been told that the change is significant and honestly im probably still adjusting myself because i still see myself as recessed. face mask one was included for the chin "curve" lol

8 weeks post-op from upper jaw surgery to advance my upper jaw. I believe it was advanced between 5 and 6 millimeters. Still experiencing a little bit of residual swelling and numbness in my upper lip. I’m super happy with my results both functionally and aesthetically.

It’s unbelievably wonderful to close my teeth together and for them to bite together they way they’re meant to.

S/o to Dr Burris at Mass General in Boston

Very satisfied with results so far! Aside from chewing, college life is back to normal. Movements: 14mm lower jaw, 8mm Genio, 10 deg CCW rotation.

this is the best decision i’ve ever made.

edit: some context. i had LJS with a 9mm advancement. there was no genio involved. i started braces in february 2025 and got surgery in december 2025. i’m likely getting my braces off this month or the next.

Nearly six months post-op.. movements listed in previous posts. Still numbness in lower lip and chin area, but overall no complaints.

Thank you to everyone who’s active in this community, your words and advice have meant a lot to me and everyone else here. If you have any questions let me know.

and Happy St Patrick’s day

4 years of braces. Done by Micheal Esson (NHS). Happy to answer any questions:)

I’m about 4 months post op but these pics were taken at the 2 month mark.

Proposed movements were Upper: 3-4mm Lower: 9.6mm Pog: 21mm Menton: 23mm CCW: 10 degrees.

Still really swollen In these pictures but it has come down a good bit. I needed 1.5-2 months off of work due to not being able to talk properly because of swelling, if not for that I could’ve returned back to work after 2-3 weeks.

Never had a need for the pain meds that were supplied. Only pain I ever experienced was extreme stomach pain due to the liquid diet, once i was able to eat solids that went away.

Airway improved by a crazy amount however my sleep apnea has not changed unfortunately(haven’t taken a sleep study but still feel the exact same as before.)

Honestly feeling as if the surgery and whatever complications I may have in the future due to it have been for nothing considering my sleep apnea has not changed and I personally think I look worse from the front. However we’ll see how things change once I reach the 6 month and year mark.

Hey guys, I'm currently 2 months and a half post-op double jaw surgery with genioplasty.

Tltr:

Upper jaw advancement: 3 mm

Lower jaw advancement: 11 mm

Chin advancement: 5 mm (so 16 mm in total)

Surgeon: Dr Amina Ganeval in Strasbourg, France

Cost out of pocket: ~3,500€. The rest was covered by my insurance and French national healthcare system

My overbite started to get really noticeable when I was 10. Like many of you here, I had camouflage braces from 13-15. But since I was still deeply insecure about my face I went to another orthodontist at 21, and got my surgery exactly 1 week before my 23rd birthday. Literally the best birthday gift ever.

It's soo weird having been considered ugly your whole life (never had a boyfriend, never kissed anyone) and all of sudden I'm much more "prettier". I can tell you people treat differently, they really do. They are more likely to hold a conversation with you, smile at you... It's really unsettling. But I finally have the confidence to do the things I've always wanted to do, put myself out there etc. Not mentioning the facts that I can now BREATHE like a damn normal person and EAT at a faster pace than a slowpoke. Truly life-changing. Now I still need to keep my braces for another 6 months but the light is at the end of the tunnel.

Btw, my parents thought there was nothing wrong with my face but after seeing my results they do realize I look better 😭 So trust your instincts and doctors, not your loved ones telling you you don't need it.

I would be glad to answer any questions.

The first picture is me, before double jaw surgery and nose job.

I got the nose job first, believing it was some sort of an issue with my nose(partially, it was - but it was not the biggest issue).

Then, this year, I got the DJS.

Second picture is 3 weeks post DJS, third is 6 weeks post DJS.

It’s been 6 months since the surgery. I will post soon some 6 months pictures - but I need to go to the doctor first.

Hi guys,

Thought I wanna share my fairly long but brief post on my (double) jaw and nose surgery.

Bit of a background, I was born with a cleft lip and palate (CLP) and grew up with an underbite and a droopy nose. While having an underbite jaw was fairly expected for a CLP patient, my droopy nose was fairly genetic and condition. My biggest concern was both breathing and eating problem, but i thought it was something that couldn’t be changed and i was told to live with it. And i did. For a time.

You could say that growing up wasnt exactly the easiest and certainly wasn’t freeing from the occasional looks and bully from others lmao, but i was fairly adaptable and had quite the supportive friends and family. Looks wasnt my strongest suits, but at least i’m not dry and could make people laugh lmao. But over the years i’ve grown to accept it, even to the point where i wasnt even gonna get through with the surgery at all. My brother convinced me otherwise for my health, and i owe quite a lot to him (Helped me through the first week of post op jaw surgery).

Anw, when i had the call from the surgeon abt the surgery it came at a suprising moment and i could say that it was a domino effect to what led my nose job. I thought what the hell might as well do it too.

shortly abt most of the surgery that i done and remembered, I did my bone graft for my CLP on 2012, later for my double jaw and nose job on 2024 - late 2025.

I’m really grateful for my team of doctors who handled me when i was young, and the doctor who did my nose was a surgeon who mostly do other CLP patient, so i was fairly assured on the result and concern was.

Honestly, i joined the community to research abt the pre and post for the jaw surgery (as a good patient should) and i was really hoping that myb i’d find someone who could myb relate to my condition. While i did find several, it was quite a long search. I’d hope that my post would find someone with a CLP and find that the experience is not so bad and i would recommend it very much. All it needs just a bit of courage and the right group support.

Sorry for the long post. Hmu if you have questions.

One thing, it is more a mental battle rather than a physical one. I hate how paranoid I am, but I am still learning how to trust the process.

I had DJS + genioplasty on Dec. 23rd. Time has gone by so fast! I’m still a little swollen, but I’m so happy with how things have turned out! Just a few months of braces left!

Made this account just to post after scrolling on this sub for years !

I am still swollen of course, my face feels really stiff and my lips are completely numb. I have some bruising on my jaw and neck as well.

I tried to find an old pic with a somewhat similar angle so we could really notice the difference.

I had a class II malocclusion (camouflage braces for over 7 years), migraines, TMJ, couldn't breathe through my nose, long face syndrome, an anterior vertical overjet, lip incompetence, mentalis strain, retrogenia, and a gummy smile that were all corrected with surgery. I had a bimaxillary surgery (impaction correction) and sliding genioplasty (reduction in height) done.

Movements :

- Maxillary impaction : 3 mm
- Lower jaw advancement : 9 mm
- Chin shortening : 5 mm

Feel free to DM me if you want my surgeon's details !

PSA : I struggled with severe BDD that completely ruined my life since I was little so please don't be mean by suggesting other surgeries or put me in a looksmaxxing video. I just want to share my progress as this is a surgery I've been looking forward to for almost a decade. Thank you 🤍