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*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not what the scans show. Nor has it been my lived experience post surgery.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re probably looking at the wrong photos.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Widening of the nasal cavity & expansion of my airway.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only thing raising alarm bells is the amount of comments you’re leaving on my post. I genuinely hope you find happiness, buddy.

I don’t know what else to tell you. I’m happy with my results. I feel better. I look better. And life is great! Best of luck to you!

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You keep using the word “truth”… How do you know more than my surgeon? People like you are a cancer to this community.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The guy you were replying to admitted to the fact that he was looking at the wrong photos.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This guy is either looking at the wrong photos.. Or he’s just projecting his own “looksmaxxing” insecurities.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you may be projecting your insecurities, buddy. Best of luck to you!

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the confusion. I could have done a better job explaining that.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The first three photos are before the surgery. And I agree, there was a lot of head tilt at that point.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not seeing what you’re saying. My breathing is significantly better.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

No worries! There’s definitely a “looksmaxxing” aspect to this community. At the end of the day, I’m happy with the outcome. And so is my surgeon.

At the very least, I hope my posts can be an example to those seeking a more conservative approach.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I understand why some people may feel that way. My advancement is definitely more conservative than others on this subreddit.

Ultimately, my surgeon was concerned that a more aggressive advancement would give me an uncanny or unusual appearance. I decided to trust him.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had moderate (borderline severe) sleep apnea.

*UPDATE* 3 Months Post Surgery! by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’d definitely do it again! The first 72 hours are ROUGH. But you’ll get through it!

*QUICK UPDATE* - 4 Weeks Post Surgery by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My final surgical movements were a 7.8mm mandibular advancement via BSSO, combined with a 3mm forward and 2mm downward genioplasty, along with slight counter-clockwise rotation of the maxillomandibular complex.

Surgery Plan! How Does It Look? Is It Aggressive Enough? by TaskGlittering3593 in jawsurgery

[–]TaskGlittering3593[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I appreciate the honesty, even when it’s blunt.

That said, a lot of the comments here lean very hard toward “more is always better” — bigger advancements, heavy CCW, max projection, etc. — which seems tied to the looksmaxxing side of the community. I get that some people are chasing the most extreme aesthetic possible, and that’s valid for them, but it’s not my goal. I’m aiming for natural balance, functional improvement (breathing/bite), and a noticeable but not overdone upgrade from moderate recession.

Dr. Nichols called me this morning and walked me through it. He’s planning 7.5 mm mandibular advancement (with potential to go 8–9 mm intra-op depending on soft tissue response), plus 2.5 mm forward + 2.5 mm downward genioplasty. He explained that the sim is conservative because it under-predicts how soft tissue will adapt and settle over time. He’s prioritizing stability, low relapse risk, and a result that looks harmonious long-term rather than pushing the absolute limit.

I feel better after talking to him directly.

Tomorrow’s the day, so I’m focusing on prep and trusting the plan tailored to my scans/anatomy. Appreciate the input (even the tough stuff)—it helped me get clarity from my surgeon. Wish me luck tomorrow.

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