How long does it take to recover from orthognathic (jaw) surgery?

Atlanta Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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It all began with Dr. Loetscher’s 25 years of experience in the art of surgery – facial reconstruction and implant rehabilitation. Your journey continues on with his board certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and Dental Anesthesia.

Then… you arrive at our comfortable facility, enjoy our friendly and sharp staff. Dr. Loetscher will put you at ease with his thorough work-up and together we put together your exciting treatment plan. The team’s experience and knowledge will allow provide your ease of mind in receiving great care and value.

Our Team can also evaluate your jaw positioning for occlusal, esthetic and airway evaluation.

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[ilovemyfamily]

I had my surgery a week ago, it’s true very little pain because u r numb. Numbness doesn’t go away for awhile. The hardest part is your diet and numbness, my opinion, but think of it your numbness is for brief time. I see my jaw profile (it’s corrective) and I am sooo happy I did it!!!! 😊

[dixiefereti]

Whoever about to do it it don’t hurt they will numb you just breath with your
Nose focus on breathing close your eyes and you will be fine God bless

[irighje]

A very informative, simple & reassuring video. I've just had upper jaw surgery and am currently post op day 6, and everything said here is spot on.

[Velo]

Had my upper and lower jaws repositioned the Monday after Thanksgiving. The doctor is spot on. Almost no pain post op. I spent three days in the hospital then went home (I had a low O2 count). As far as energy I was wiped out for about a week and half. I’m at the stage of using the rubber bands. Finally I can remove them to eat soft foods. Today I had pasta with eggs and salsa. Took me a good while to eat but it sure felt great.

[omoody]

I’m 4 weeks post op and I agree I didn’t have the pain that I was expecting. It’s just a very stiff / uncomfortable feeling and I’m freaking HUNGRY! 😂. I had double jaw surgery.
I will say I was very alert after anesthesia because of the steroid. My oral surgeon keeps us in the hospital up to 48hrs. I was Very tired for a while and had to use the riding carts if I went to store. I just returned to work this week.

[OsmonArtist]

thank you so much for this info.. I had this surgery but my doctor didn't talk much about recovery. This has calmed me a lot! Spot on, thank you so much!!

[ignatiusong]

I'm 1+ week post double jaw surgery. right after surgery and the whole week after I was in massive pain, because I didn't lose any sensation at all, there was almost 0 numbness. The doc said it was a good thing and I was quite lucky cuz my nerve endings are quite close to where the bone was cut so I would've had a moderate chance of losing sensation permanently, but that still doesn't take away my horror of a day 0 and day 1 experience. They gave me all the painkillers they could and I still couldn't sleep well for two days. As of now it's much better, and because I had no numbness I could drink from a straw instead of a syringe from day one so that was great. Can't wait for my hamster face to subside.

[leslychavez]

I'm excited, I hope my turns out well. My right side is much longer than my left so I'm ready to have a balanced jaw and not an uneven crooked face/head LOL

[whyjustwhy]

Thank you answered a lot of questions I had

[Varkdom]

Best explained so far I just had my jaw done spot on

[brandonmichigan]

This is actually the first I’ve heard about their being no or little pain. I’m very surprised.

[Davechappelle]

Such a good explanation. Thank you doctor

[saralencastre]

Thank you so much for this information!

[christianmunoz]

Getting my surgery done tomorrow at Kaiser in Sacramento. (Upper jaw)

[CuteGirl-ldbn]

My lower mandible bone is fractured in accident please guide about operation and recovery cares

[kaustubhpattnaik]

I want to undergo orthognathic surgery. My main concern is the damage to inferior aveolar nerve which causes permanent sensory loss in the chin, lips and palettes, and even the tongue.

[samsamiii]

im 2 weeks post op and ready to go back to school, I just have some swelling and trouble speaking. Ive just been studying online

[ernestogarcia]

Just had my double jaw surgery almost a week ago and the pain is minimal from the surgery itself however, I did get wisdom teeth removed while they were in there and it is THAT, that hurts like crazy at random times with pulses. I agree that yeah it’s super annoying to not eat properly but for me it’s been breathing and the hooks from the braces. My nose is like ultra sensitive and anything above a warm temp air, BURNS my nose. I’m ordering a steamer to help minimize that. The hooks just rub the cheeks a bit. The days do get better and better honestly but it’s just the small discomforts that make it. Time for some One Piece and soup.

[yoeltesfai]

I’m 6 weeks in and jus got
My wires removed now rubber bands but I have uncontrollable spasms non stop

[CRAZZYDAMBO]

Have to do an upper and lower jaw surgery tomorrow 👀