“Is jaw surgery permanent?”

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“Is jaw surgery permanent?”

I am a 39 year old female. I want to know if jaw surgery is permanent?

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**Dr. Kent E. Moore** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Charlotte, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kent E. Moore Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Charlotte, NC

Yes, typically it is. It depends upon exactly what type of jaw surgery you are inquiring about.

**Dr. Christine Hamilton-Hall** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Darien, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christine Hamilton-Hall Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Darien, CT

Yes. You can have another surgery to change your results, but the results are permanent.

**Olga Antipova** Dentist San Francisco, CA · Accepted Answer

Olga Antipova Dentist San Francisco, CA

Yes, it's a permanent procedure.