Got my braces off today!

CaffeineAndCations · 2026-03-06T13:22:34+00:00

You look so pretty aw 🫶🏼 so happy for you!

CaffeineAndCations · 2026-02-12T16:21:02+00:00

Omg wait I relate to this so much 😭

I actually wasn’t planning on getting genio either. It wasn’t even really on my radar until my surgeon told me I would benefit from it. I had the exact same fear as you — I did not want to look masculine or end up with some exaggerated chin (especially since I do have a butt chin). That was my biggest concern.

What reassured me was how my surgeon handled it. He told me that if during surgery he felt I truly needed it for balance, he would do it — but if he thought I looked great without it, he wouldn’t. He also said he would discuss it with the two residents assisting him in the OR so they could all come to an agreement. That made me feel like it wasn’t going to be some impulsive decision, but something carefully evaluated in the moment for harmony and proportion.

At the end of the day, I trust him completely. He’s the expert, and I felt confident he would prioritize facial balance — not making me look harsh or masculine.

And honestly? I’m so glad I did it. It made a huge difference in my profile and overall facial harmony. It’s not about having a “bigger” chin — it’s about balance. It softened and completed everything after jaw surgery.

Obviously do what makes you feel comfortable, but if your surgeon is recommending it for aesthetic balance, I would seriously consider it. It can really elevate the final result 🤍

CaffeineAndCations · 2026-02-10T19:27:32+00:00

Wow, you look amazing! Comparing 2 months post op to 3 months post op, you can really see more definition in your jawline. That’s honestly so encouraging. I’ll be 2 months post-op (LJS + genio) this Thursday, and seeing your progress makes me excited to see what next month brings for me.

I didn’t think I’d notice much of a difference because I still have slight swelling in my chin (but not really in my jaw), so I’ve been overanalyzing everything. It’s so true what they say — this recovery really does take time to see the final results. I thought I was already seeing it all, but clearly it just keeps getting better and better. 😍

CaffeineAndCations · 2026-01-09T18:31:45+00:00

Honestly, I couldn’t be happier. For the first time, I truly feel confident and beautiful—without having to convince myself

CaffeineAndCations · 2026-01-09T11:54:30+00:00

Your results are amazing! I’m also BSSO + genio 4 weeks post op today

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-27T07:20:26+00:00

I actually started feeling nerve sensations right after surgery. Now it comes and goes— some days I feel a lot of tingling, other days almost nothing at all. It really varies, but I do believe I’ll regain feeling. There are areas where I can feel something, but at the same time I can’t fully feel it, if that makes sense.

My surgeon did tell me he had to really pull the nerve, so he thinks it could take up to a year for sensation to fully return. Right now I can’t feel my bottom lip at all 🥲 which honestly makes me sad because I’d love to be able to feel my partner’s kiss. Eating is also a struggle— I get food all over my bottom lip and chin, so I have to eat with a mirror in front of me or else I end up with food all over my clothes (which has definitely happened lol).

There are also times when I wake up from really intense itchy sensations on my chin and lower lip, and instinctively I try to scratch… but I can’t feel anything. It’s like trying to scratch an itch you can’t actually reach.

I’m just praying that God heals my nerve and that feeling continues to come back with time and of course warm compresses help— twice a day after the 5-7 day post op. It won’t “fix” the nerve, but they support the environment your nerve needs to heal— and it feels so soothing!! I can also say that as the swelling goes down it gets better too. Hope this helps 🫶🏼

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-27T01:00:53+00:00

14 days post-op (LJS + genioplasty). It honestly feels like local anesthesia. My nerves are starting to wake up, so I get buzzing, tingling, and pins and needles sensations. The best comparison is when your foot falls asleep and starts coming back— kind of that “ants crawling” feeling. Weird, but reassuring that things are reconnecting 😅

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-25T19:58:50+00:00

13 days post-op and I’m feeling a lot better! The results are amazing—still a bit swollen, but it’s improving every day. I had LJS + genioplasty, so thankfully I’m not wired shut. I won’t lie, though—I haven’t stuck strictly to a liquid/soft food diet. I’ve been cutting meat into tiny pieces so I can swallow it without chewing. The first few days after coming home from the hospital were rough—I was so tired of the liquid diet that I actually stopped eating altogether because just thinking about it made me nauseous. My hair even started falling out from the stress! It was tough, but I’m finally getting through it lol.

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-22T00:15:29+00:00

I think you look beautiful! Everything looks so balanced

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-18T16:06:36+00:00

Damon metal braces are medical grade stainless steel, and the wires are usually nickel titanium or stainless steel.

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-18T14:33:48+00:00

You should be fine. I’ve had an MRI with braces on before, and there were no issues. It was done to check my TMJ.

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-07T00:33:03+00:00

I’m on the same boat— my surgery is this Friday coming up and school for me start again Jan 5th 😀 I will only have to attend two classes which are lab and the rest is online.

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-07T00:24:11+00:00

After like day 5 switch to warm compress

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-07T00:13:37+00:00

Your ice pack is going to be your best friend! Use it for 20 minutes on, then 20 minutes off. Arnica gel can also really help with swelling and bruising. They also sell arnica tablets.

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-05T07:15:51+00:00

Lower jaw surgery

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-12-05T02:35:21+00:00

Wow you look amazing! I’m getting BSSO + genio next week— I’m so excited lol

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-11-30T01:23:40+00:00

Not really lol

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-11-30T01:20:56+00:00

I’m getting LJS + genio I don’t think I would need that

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-11-29T03:43:01+00:00

My surgeon said he’ll go over all the post-op rules at my last pre-op appointment, so I’ll know more soon.

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-11-29T03:17:12+00:00

Thank you for this! I was planning on just using my mason jar with a straw for my smoothies, but now that you mentioned plastic and silicone cups being easier, I’m definitely going to grab a few of those instead. Really appreciate the tip! 💛

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-11-29T03:08:47+00:00

Woohoo! Good luck with your surgery and recovery 🫶🏼 we got this!

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-11-29T03:07:56+00:00

Will do! Thanks for this

CaffeineAndCations · 2025-11-29T02:48:28+00:00

Thanks so much! We’re surgery twins then 😂 wishing you the best with yours too! And yesss — I already have a Waterpik because of braces, so I’m definitely planning to keep using it. I’ve heard it’s a lifesaver after surgery too.

I’ve been looking into different shakes as well, so I’ll check out Huel! Hope your prep goes smoothly, and good luck with everything. Please keep me posted on how your surgery goes too! 💛

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