Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Face

Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)
If you feel that you may have a facial in-balance such as an over-prominent or an under-projected jaw, a long or a short face or even a flat mid-face and cheek region with or without a malocclusion ("bad bite") a thorough evaluation by your surgeon in conjunction with your dentist and orthodontist may help you in analyzing the source of your concern. A surgical repositioning of the upper and/or lower jaws and chin may help you obtain a proper anatomic and functional relationship of the facial structures in order to achieve a more harmonious, esthetic facial balance and a better occlusion ("bite"). A preoperative period of orthodontics ("braces") may be necessary in certain situations. This highly gratifying procedure is usually performed on an inpatient basis under general anesthetic.

The following physicians perform this procedure: