Two-jaw surgery

Two-jaw revision surgery

VIEW's two-jaw revision is for patients who have had jaw surgery before but whose appearance or bite function was not fully corrected. The team analyses the case in detail before planning a correction using the VIEW Double Jaw Revision System, with surgery taking about 2 hours under general anaesthesia.

Who it suits

  • A previous jaw surgery that did not fully resolve appearance or bite issues
  • Bite or facial balance still uneven after a first surgery
  • Want correction from a surgeon experienced specifically in facial bone structure and revision cases

Technique highlights

  • An individualised plan follows detailed consultation and diagnosis of both appearance and function issues
  • Precise bone and soft-tissue cutting techniques minimise nerve damage and bleeding
  • The VIEW Double Jaw Revision System guides safe incision and bone fixation
  • Backed by a patented contouring technique and bone-specific ultrasonic cutting tools

Surgical steps

  • Detailed consultation and diagnosis identify remaining appearance and function issues from the previous surgery
  • An individualised surgical plan is created based on the detected facial bone structure
  • Bone is cut and fixed safely to resolve issues remaining from the original surgery

Recovery & aftercare

  • About 2 days of initial recovery
  • A specialist team schedules swelling treatments per individual recovery, such as anti-swelling injections and laser therapy
  • Sutures removed and progress checked over the first 2 weeks
  • Follow-up CT and X-ray checks within 1-6 months

Risks & things to consider

  • Separating soft tissue from bone reshaped by a prior surgery is more difficult than in first-time cases
  • Requires a surgeon with in-depth understanding of facial bone structure and function
  • Circulation issues, infection or inflammation are possible, and results vary by individual

Frequently asked questions

Why does jaw revision surgery need a more detailed plan than usual?

Because bone and tissue from the earlier surgery may have healed in an irregular shape, separating them is harder than usual; VIEW uses its Double Jaw Revision System to analyse and individually plan each case before the actual operation.

Does jaw revision take longer to recover from than a first-time surgery?

Initial recovery is generally similar to a first-time jaw surgery, around 2 days, though soft tissue may take slightly longer to settle given the prior tissue condition, so ongoing follow-up with the surgeon is important.

Where should I go for revision of a jaw surgery I'm unhappy with?

Choose a team with direct experience specifically in jaw revision cases, since it requires deep understanding of both the structure and function of facial bone; VIEW uses individualised diagnosis and planning designed specifically for revision cases.

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Source: th.viewplasticsurgery.com