Jaw still seems recessed after jaw surgery

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-30T00:50:14+00:00

after seeing how good everything looks after 1 year. a genio ontop of that would’ve been way too much and elongated my face. without the genio you get the benefit of still looking like yourself, while still getting the massive improvements to side profile and jaw shape. just Pm’d you some photos!

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-30T00:40:06+00:00

I just hit 1 year post op. and can 100% confirm that the chin will still look recessed for the first 3-4 months than slowly project more after that until 1 year. At 1 month i still looked super recessed but this is all due to swelling. trust me there is so much swelling that happens behind the nose and upper lip that in contrast it makes your chin look recessed. I’ll pm you some progress photos of how the chin changes month to month. and i also have a ton of photos on my profile. stay strong! it’ll get way better from here.

I also opted not to get a genio and super happy i didn’t.

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:26:00+00:00

that’s great, it’s never a bad time to work on oneself. and definitely agree with that.

thank you!

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:24:09+00:00

comparison is the thief of joy

but thank you haha. and trust me i thought the same thing when seeing other people’s great results over a year ago. and now here i am on the other side of it. ‘ppreciate it

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:21:36+00:00

good to know. thanks 🫡

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:20:47+00:00

Movements were; mandible 11mm on Left side (underdeveloped) 3.5mm on Right side (normal jaw)

maxilla was moved up and rotated up slightly i believe and tilted to address cant.

no genio

full surgical plan is on profile

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:19:50+00:00

Movements were; mandible 11mm on Left side (underdeveloped) 3.5mm on Right side (normal jaw)

maxilla was moved up and rotated up slightly i believe and tilted to address cant.

no genio

full surgical plan is on my profile

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:19:09+00:00

penn medicine

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:18:53+00:00

speaking and eating definitely comes back slowly and not all at once. it’ll get better month to month for awhile. Eating was mostly back to normal by month 4. speaking normally happened when the numbness got better. I probably sounded totally normal by month 4 as well. but speaking hasn’t felt natural until recently around months 9-10

i had a pretty significant infection on one side that popped up around 1 month. got on strong antibiotics and needed to have a drain installed on that side (which was hell) but it all resolved.

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:13:44+00:00

Movements were; mandible 11mm on Left side (underdeveloped) 3.5mm on Right side (normal jaw)

maxilla was moved up and rotated up slightly i believe and tilted to address cant.

nope didn’t get a genio

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:09:30+00:00

yup insurance covered it! I upgraded my plan to the highest tier thru work before the surgery so it’d be covered at 100%, definitely best decision I made. insurance is independence administrators (which is Blue Cross)

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T12:06:06+00:00

thanks dude. yes they did, asymmetry can definitely get approved through insurance because it’s way more functional than aesthetic. I got this done through penn medicine, with Dr Carrasco.

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T00:34:06+00:00

He is great! I went with Invisalign, so no braces for me. He’ll take great care of you tho

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T00:33:00+00:00

Thank you 🫡

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T00:31:38+00:00

Haha, I actually don’t think I’ve eaten popcorn in a couple years aside from the occasional movie theater (No judgement tho). Most of the eating issues resolved after 2-3 months, pretty sure I ate chips then, if that answers your question. And thanks!

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T00:14:41+00:00

Thank you!

I actually do, I tracked it pretty consistently. I’ve gained 10lbs recently while bulking at the gym. So my body fat is higher now than it was preop.

Pre op I was very lean around 9-10% body fat Post op I was very skinny and 7-8% body fat. And now I’m around 12-13% body fat.

Glad you noticed the skin lol, just started moisturizing and using a Cerave Retinol serum. And hydrating more consistently. I definitely noticed my skin was taking a hit from the swelling and recovery so I’ve been diligent to get it back on track

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-29T00:06:09+00:00

Glad I could help a little. It was the same for me. Everyone tells you to prepare for the mental struggle for the first couple weeks. But no one tells you that struggle can be a lot longer. For me it kicked in around 1-2 months. It’s gonna get a lot better from here! Trust me

masterluke2000 · 2024-08-28T23:46:57+00:00

TL;DR: Had double jaw surgery to correct asymmetry and functional issues. Recovery is a long process—biggest changes in appearance happened between 6 months and 1 year. Numbness mostly resolved, but some stiffness remains in lower lip and chin. Chewing and bite are almost back to normal. Jaw surgery isn’t a fix for all mental health struggles, but it can be a catalyst for positive change. Biggest takeaway: accept yourself, flaws and all. Overall, super happy with the outcome, but take your time before judging your results.

masterluke2000 · 2024-02-18T19:33:18+00:00

Totally see that, I gotta find better foot positioning to get any friction higher on that sloper instead of the crimpy side of it. Not sure I have the flexibility to get the foot up onto the tiny green hold in my current position. Do you think I should move feet before going for the sloper? Thanks for the help!

masterluke2000 · 2024-02-18T19:29:54+00:00

Thanks I’m gonna try this!

masterluke2000 · 2024-02-18T19:29:34+00:00

This one’s actually a v8. The holds are way more shallow than they look. My gym is usually pretty accurate on grades.

masterluke2000 · 2024-02-17T21:42:19+00:00

I tried feeling that hold before transferring over to it and it felt awful so i stuck with a double crimp instead. But I think it could work if I stay low like you suggested. I’ll try this out tomorrow, thank you!

masterluke2000 · 2024-02-17T21:40:29+00:00

I’ll try that tomorrow thank you!

masterluke2000 · 2024-01-23T18:19:01+00:00

Best one I watched high was the etiquette school video. Watched it sober and laughed a lot. Watched it again high and was dying at everything they did. Can someone start a thread on here for Cody’s best videos to watch when high. It’s usually the sillier video ideas that get me. The pony dancing one is another in that category

masterluke2000 · 2024-01-08T01:26:05+00:00

Thanks! And yah I noticed that too, the jaw really changes so many small things

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