Elevate Your Appearance and Confidence with Aesthetic Jaw Surgery

When you think about facial aesthetics, you’ll probably focus on the teeth, nose, eyes, or skin. However, the jaw is one of the most important contributors to facial balance. The size, shape, and position of the jaw affect everything from your profile and chin projection to your smile and facial symmetry.

Common concerns we may address through aesthetic jaw surgery include:

• An overly prominent jaw
• Facial asymmetry
• A “long face” appearance
• An underbite or overbite
• A recessed or protruding chin
• Excessive gum display
• Imbalanced facial proportions

The jaw serves as the foundation of the lower face. In many cases, patients are surprised to learn that concerns they attributed to their nose, chin, or profile may actually stem from underlying jaw positioning. Even subtle changes in jaw position can dramatically affect facial appearance.

Aesthetic jaw surgery offers several benefits, including:

• Balanced facial aesthetics: One of the primary goals of aesthetic jaw surgery is to create better facial proportions. When Dr. Steinbacher repositions the jaws, it improves the balance between the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the face.
• Defined jawline: A well-positioned jaw often creates stronger facial contours and a more defined jawline.
• Better symmetry: Jaw surgery can help align facial structures and create greater symmetry.
• Improved chin projection: Orthognathic surgery can enhance your chin’s projection for a rejuvenated, youthful look.

Jaw surgery extends beyond aesthetics. Corrective procedures can address a narrowed airway that causes snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. At our office, we proudly offer both aesthetic and functional jaw surgery to enhance your appearance, breathing, and quality of life.  It can also change and optimize your smile, improve your teeth and your bite, and result in more space for your tongue in your mouth.

Traditional orthodontic treatments, such as metal braces and clear aligners, are often used to straighten teeth and address bite issues. Generally, orthodontic care focuses on improving the alignment of your teeth to enhance aesthetics and functionality.

While orthodontics works for many cases, sometimes the cause of overcrowding or misalignment stems from imbalances in the position and size of your jaws. In such cases, orthodontics won’t achieve the desired results. In fact, clear aligners or metal braces alone may worsen the case and cause root resorption or bone loss.

Jaw surgery combined with orthodontics is the best way to resolve jaw imbalances. Jaw surgery addresses the underlying skeletal issues that cause bite problems, facial asymmetry, and functional concerns. This comprehensive approach improves how your teeth fit together and enhances facial balance, chewing function, speech, and long-term oral health.

Jaw surgery is a complex procedure that requires expertise and precision. At Dr. Steinbacher Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon, patients benefit from world-class expertise, advanced surgical planning, and an individualized approach to create results that look naturally balanced. Dial (203) 453-6635 and schedule an appointment today. Or email: info@dereksteinbacher.com. We are conveniently located in Guilford, CT, but Dr. Derek Steinbacher serves both local and international clients.