← what to expect/ two-jaw surgery
TWO-JAW SURGERY: WHAT TO EXPECT
First results after the main swelling, at about a month, final result up to a year. Permanent; braces before and after, then a retainer.
First results
After the main swelling, at about a month
Final result
Up to a year
How long it lasts
Permanent; braces before and after, then a retainer
Timeline
- Month 1New jaw position visible through the swelling.
- Month 6 to 12Final shape as the last swelling goes.
Sessions
One operation, with braces for 2 to 3 years around it
Good to know
- Numbness can last months
- Needs orthodontic treatment before and after
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- When will I see results from two-jaw surgery?
- First results: after the main swelling, at about a month. Final result: up to a year.
- How long does two-jaw surgery last?
- Permanent; braces before and after, then a retainer.
- How many sessions of two-jaw surgery do I need?
- One operation, with braces for 2 to 3 years around it.
- What can two-jaw surgery not do?
- Numbness can last months. Needs orthodontic treatment before and after.