Jaw Surgery in Turkey: All You Need to Know

Publication Date:October 25, 2022
Jaw Surgery in Turkey: All You Need to Know

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What exactly is jaw surgery?

Jaw surgery is a form of aesthetic and corrective surgery that has been used for a long time. The necessity for this type of cosmetic surgery is due to the presence of a hereditary or acquired abnormality in the human jaw that differs from the natural shape of the jaws or owing to congenital abnormalities

With the advancement of cosmetic medical procedures, doing this sort of jaw surgery has grown easier and safer than in the past, and it is now possible for the patient to view an integrated vision of all the outcomes prior to undertaking the procedure.

In this blog, we will go over everything you need to know about jaw surgery. What exactly is it, and how does it work? 

In addition to its varieties, the most notable characteristics of jaw surgery, as well as its cost, and several pieces of advice may be of interest to you. 

Who is a good candidate for maxillofacial surgery?

Previously, maxillofacial surgery was only performed on individuals who had evident difficulties with their upper or lower jaws, causing issues with biting, eating, and digesting.

As a result of the aesthetic notion, it is now thought that the jaw should be in proportion to the face. In short, these procedures are performed not only for patients who have biting and chewing issues but also for those who have cosmetic concerns. 

What are the different kinds of maxillofacial surgery?

Maxillofacial procedures are recommended if the patient has difficulty biting or chewing, and they are classified into two types:

  • Orthodontic treatments
  • Repositioning the jaw bones forward or backward (Overbite and Underbite)

When compared to jaw operations conducted just for cosmetic purposes, these treatments are more extensive and have a longer recovery period. It necessitates collaboration with dentists and orthodontists, and it is a procedure that demands patience but yields excellent results.

Patients who do not have difficulty biting or chewing might undergo this surgery for cosmetic reasons since their jaws disrupt the harmony of their faces. 

This sort of cosmetic jaw surgery is less difficult since the recovery procedure is simpler and quicker. The surgery takes around 15-20 minutes and will not interfere with eating in the postoperative period.

Abnormalities that impair the overall harmony of the face can manifest in patients in a variety of ways. To be clear, jaw lift surgery is the most effective way for addressing these jaw irregularities in general.

What Are The Benefits Of Jaw Surgery?

Jaw surgery helps restore the natural form of the upper jaw, and lower jaw, which improves the overall appearance of the jawbone, has a beneficial impact on his psychological health, and restores his confidence in the patient and their appearance.

One of the most essential outcomes of jawbone surgery is the restoration of jaw function, which includes the capacity to chew food and speak, which the patient loses due to the inability to naturally govern the mouth. This medical condition is known as (severe malocclusion ).

Jaw surgery is an effective treatment for abnormalities that arise on the lower jaw as a consequence of exposure to certain accidents or as a result of malignant tumors that cause bone loss and erosion.

Jaw surgeries are not considered modern procedures because they have been known for decades and continued to develop until they were first performed in their current form in 1963, making them among the cosmetic surgeries that were performed at a relatively early time, which significantly increases their safety rates.

Upper or lower jaw surgery does not usually result in major problems. By following the doctor’s directions, all post-operative issues can be prevented or managed.

Jaw Surgery costs around 2250$ to 4000$ in Turkey. Contact us for more details about pricing and allocated services.  

Advice For Pre-Operative Measures:

To decrease the danger of bleeding, it is best to avoid all drugs that enhance blood flow during the preoperative period.

It is also essential to notify the doctor about the drugs being used, as well as exhibiting the patient’s history – if any – in full so that he is aware of all the precautions that should be followed before conducting the operation.

It is critical to have a thorough talk with the doctor regarding all aspects of the procedure.

Advice After Jaw Surgery:

To notice the results and deal with any consequences, it is required to have a recovery period of no less than two weeks and to be under the watchful supervision of the doctor for a period of no less than 48 hours starting from the time of recovery. 

Dr. Burak will offer you some instructions and advice, such as what sort of food to consume and how to care for yourself following the procedure. MTS will return to work, but not for at least a week, and maybe up to three weeks.

The healing period will begin after 6 weeks, however the total recovery time following the procedure maybe 3 months.

After the surgery, the patient may not notice the results of the procedure immediately, but after 10 days to two weeks, the consequences of the orthognathic surgery will become noticeable.

Dr. Burak professional reconstructive surgery services 

Dr. Burak Sercan will answer all of your questions about Jaw Surgery, which is a very critical surgery for many around the world. 

Get in touch with us right away on our Email, Phone, or Contact US Webpage, for the best prices and the best health services available. 

Head surgeon Dr. Burak Sercan

Here we go! I was born in my lovely hometown of Izmir in 1986. I am married and have two wonderful children of my own. I completed my primary education at Ali Şir Nevai Primary School, and my secondary and high school education at İzmir Çiğli Milli Piyango Anatolian High School. I graduated from Ege University’s Faculty of Medicine in 2010. During my compulsory service in Van Erciş, I passed the specialization exam and started my specialization in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Ege University.

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