What will happen if you get older after orthognathic surgery? Will orthognathic surgery rebound?

Many friends who are planning to undergo orthognathic surgery are worried about whether there will be complications when they get older, or they are worried that the effects of the surgery will rebound. Let us answer these questions for you.

What will happen if you get older after orthognathic surgery?

Orthognathic surgery will not have a big impact as you get older, so don't worry.

Because orthognathic surgery changes the shape of the upper and lower jaws (length, width, and height), and uses titanium plates and titanium nails for fixation, after the surgery, it will take about 3 months to half a year for the bone tissue to heal completely, rather than pathologically. Therefore, orthognathic surgery changes the shape of the face by changing the bone shape, restoring the facial shape to normal. Therefore, orthognathic surgery will not be affected by age, and will not cause deformation even if you are old.

Will orthognathic surgery rebound?

There is a possibility of rebound.

Orthognathic surgery is a common treatment method, but some people experience rebound symptoms after surgery, which may be caused by factors such as surgical failure or improper chewing methods, or external injuries. You need to go to the hospital for examination. If the rebound is mild, conservative treatment can be performed. If the rebound is severe, surgical repair may be required.

Is orthognathic surgery necessary?

First, go to the hospital to consult a professional doctor to find out whether you have skeletal protrusions or dental protrusions (dental protrusions can be cured by wearing braces).

Second, is it that your mouth is protruding, or is it that other parts of your body are too flat, making your mouth look protruding? Find the root cause of the problem and then solve it.

Third, what style and route do you want to go, and then consider whether you need to retract your mouth based on your personal style. Refer to Wang Zuxian, Mizuhara Kiko and Kang Yaxin.

Finally, consider whether you can accept the risk of a "flat mouth" that may occur with orthognathic surgery.

Precautions after orthognathic surgery

1. Try to avoid getting the surgical area wet within 7 days after surgery;

2. Ensure the surgical site is clean to prevent infection. If there is blood scab or secretion on the wound, wipe it with sterile saline;

3. After the operation, you can apply pressure bandage or ice pack to the local wound, but the pressure should not be too high. If bleeding or severe hematoma occurs after the operation, you should go to the hospital for follow-up in time;

4. Rest in a quiet and comfortable environment after surgery;

5. The wound will be a little painful on the day of surgery, but it will gradually ease over time. Patients should not rush to take painkillers, because aspirin drugs will aggravate wound bleeding;

6. Avoid eating irritating foods, such as peppers;

7. Strictly follow the doctor’s instructions on taking medication and going for follow-up visits.