What causes lower lip pull after double jaw surgery?

Question

Hello doctor,

I underwent double-jaw surgery and two chin surgeries. Now, I have an issue where my lower lip is being pulled to the right side. Initially, I thought the cause of such pull was nerve damage, but I have been told by several doctor’s this has more to do with bone being shaved off on the right side of the lower jaw and chin position being several mm. off to the right side (asymmetric to position and direction of the jaws). I never got an official doctor’s note on this, but I would like to have it. I believe my lower lip being pulled to the right side has a tremendous negative impact on my face. If you could provide me with a doctor’s note on this issue based on the photos (I have quite a few of those, but attaching a couple this time), I would greatly appreciate it.

Answer 1

Hello,

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I believe the picture you have sent here is post-surgical (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Your face seems normal but due to surgery, you have a right pull of the lower lip which is not noticeable. The centric line or say the alignment of teeth is affected. Just visit the dentist who has treated you and also with the help of a cosmetic surgeon consult them about the proper exercises and ways to treat facial asymmetry. Try with an orthodontist by aligning teeth. Maybe you will get your facial symmetry back. They are not shifted more than 1 to 2 mm. This will be cured if you once consult your dentist and also an orthodontist. This symmetry can be brought back by aligning teeth or skulls. Keep me updated with the improvements. I hope I have cleared all your doubts.

Thank you.

What causes lower lip pull after double jaw surgery?

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