“How much weight do you lose after jaw surgery?”
I am a 23 year old female. I want to know how much weight do you lose after jaw surgery?
4 Answers
Temporary weight lost (2% or so of body weight) after jaw surgery is typically regained fairly quickly.
Usually between 0 and 20lbs. It depends on the surgery and if your jaw is wired shut. In 90% of my jaw surgery cases I do not wire the jaws together at all.
The average weight loss 4 weeks after surgery is about 10 lbs. A study published in September 2015 showed a reduction in body fat as well as total Body Mass Index. The vast majority of patients would usually get back to their original weight within one year unless they change their lifestyle (nutrition and exercise).
The results may vary depending upon if you had single jaw or double jaw surgery. If your mouth is wired closed for any period of time due to unexpected circumstances during surgery. With all this in mind, on average, you can expect to lose 7-10 lbs.
Thanks for your question, hope this was helpful.
Thanks for your question, hope this was helpful.
