Orthognathic Surgery
20 Question and Answer
At what age should this surgery be performed? - Can it be done at the same time as rhinoplasty?
- Do the platinum plates (screws) need to be removed later?
- Does orthognathic surgery provide permanent results, and will the jaw deform again?
- How does the post-operative recovery process proceed?
- How long does pre-operative preparation take?
- Is chin tip aesthetics (genioplasty) included in this surgery?
- Is it a solution for sleep apnea?
- Is orthodontic treatment necessary before orthognathic surgery?
- Is orthognathic surgery a risky operation?
- Is orthognathic surgery performed only for aesthetic purposes?
- What exactly is orthognathic surgery and in what cases is it performed?
- What is done during orthognathic surgery and how is the surgery performed?
- What symptoms indicate that I need orthognathic surgery?
- When can I return to my social life after orthognathic surgery?
- Will I lose sensation in my lips?
- Will I lose weight after surgery?
- Will my face change much after orthognathic surgery?
- Will my jaws remain connected after the surgery?
- Will social security (SGK) cover this surgery?