Consultation
Q: What should I expect from the consultation?
A: We will create a mold of your teeth and take x-rays for the doctor to have a clearer picture of how he can help achieve the results you want. You will have to remove any jewelry for the x-rays so we recommend you leave them at home to avoid losing anything valuable. Some patients also bring pictures of celebrities to help convey to our doctors better what their preferences are.
Side Effects
Q: What are the possible side effects of the surgery?
A: The most commons symptoms a patient experiences after double jaw surgery is numbness and/or tingling around the chin. Most patients find that these symptoms take anywhere from six months to a little over a year to dissipate. In rare cases, the symptoms persist for longer.
Q: Will my face sag?
A: Whether or not a patient's face will sag or how much it will sag depends from patient to patient. In general, the younger a patient is, the less likely they are to experience sagging as their skin is more elastic than that of an older patient. The amount of bone that will be trimmed from the surgery may also dictate the severity of the sagging- the larger the amount of bone is removed, the more it will sag.
Preparation
Q: How do I prepare for the surgery?
A: Please stop smoking, taking omega-3 supplements, herbal medicines, and medicines containing steroids one week before the surgery. This is because they may have blood thinning effects that will cause more bleeding during the surgery. Please also stop alcohol consumption before the surgery as it may affect the effects of the general anesthesia.
If you are consuming prescription medication, we ask that you let us know so that we can advise you on whether you should stop taking the medication a week before the surgery or the day before the surgery.
Q: Do I need to remove jewelry, hair extensions, nail polish, and contacts for the surgery?
A: The method we use to stop bleeding in patients can cause an arc reaction which can cause burns if the patient has metal-bonded hair extensions or jewelry.
You will also need to remove all nail polish (from your fingers and toes) so that the anesthesiologist can monitor your oxygen levels accurately during the surgery. Your contacts will need to be removed as having contacts on during the surgery will have the same effect as sleeping with contacts in- it will prevent your cornea from adequate oxygen and damage your eyes.
Q: What should I bring with me to the ward?
A: We suggest patients bring tissues and wet wipes, spare underwear and socks, and comfortable clothing (loose clothes that you can pull over your head easily or a zip up/button up top)
You may also want to bring a cell phone charger, humidifier or electric blanket if needed. The rooms have air conditioning or fans so you do not need to bring a fan.
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