“Does jaw surgery hurt?”
I will have corrective jaw surgery. I am afraid. Does jaw surgery hurt?
3 Answers
As with any surgery, you will be under anesthesia for the duration of the surgery and on pain medications shortly afterwards. So, the discomfort is minimal and does not out-benefit the corrective surgery needed.
The procedure should be fine. Discomfort depends on what is done and the individual. You will probably be prescribed medication to help with discomfort.
All surgery carries the possibility of postoperative pain or discomfort. Corrective jaw surgery is a pretty broad term, as surgery such as this may involve movement of the upper jaw, movement of the lower jaw, movement of both jaws, chin repositioning, bone grafting. Pretty tough to give you a simple answer. Fortunately, pain is not a big problem for our patients, as they will typically have a period of "numbness" following surgery.
Talk with your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, he or she should be able to give you a much better answer as relates to the specifics of your surgical treatment plan. Corrective jaw surgery can change people's lives in a number of positive ways. Fear and anxiety about surgery is normal. Your surgeon and surgical team should be committed to your physical and emotional well being.
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Talk with your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, he or she should be able to give you a much better answer as relates to the specifics of your surgical treatment plan. Corrective jaw surgery can change people's lives in a number of positive ways. Fear and anxiety about surgery is normal. Your surgeon and surgical team should be committed to your physical and emotional well being.
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