Maxillofacial Surgery in Istanbul Turkey

What Is Maxillofacial Surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery is an aesthetic operation performed to provide a younger appearance on the face and to obtain a more proportional appearance, as well as to correct congenital defects in the jaw structure. Maxillofacial surgery is performed in many different hospitals and clinics in Istanbul.

Since the jaw is just below the mouth, which is an important organ of the face, it is very visible and affects facial beauty. It reveals the symmetry and harmony of the face. Since it is in the midline, it has an important place for making all areas of the face look compatible with each other. A small jaw can make your face look bigger or taller, and vice versa.

Why Is Maxillofacial Surgery Performed?

As a maxillofacial surgeon, we can say that there are some defects in the jaw structure that need to be corrected if your upper teeth or gums appear very prominently when you smile if your upper jaw is much longer if your upper and lower teeth overlap when you close your mouth. If the tipping point of your lower jaw is more regressed or progressed than your lips when looking from the side profile, we can say that there is a problem with your lower jaw.

Correcting these problems brings functional benefits beyond the aesthetic aspects. If we think that digestion starts by chewing in the mouth, we will actually eliminate digestion problems from the very beginning with maxillofacial surgery. After solving this problem both aesthetically and structurally, the comments of patients who have had jaw surgery are also very valuable. You will encounter many specialist surgeons while searching for the best maxillofacial surgeon, but I recommend you choose a surgeon who is an expert in the field and has significant experience. Although oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery is performed in a state hospital, it is still very important for you to find the best surgeon.

Who Is Suitable for Maxillofacial Surgery?

Previously, maxillofacial surgery was performed only on patients who had obvious problems in their upper or lower jaws, and therefore had problems such as biting, chewing, and digestion.

Nowadays, it is thought that the jaw should be in harmony with the face as a result of the aesthetic concept. In short, these operations are performed not only for patients with biting and chewing problems but also for those having aesthetic concerns. There are many maxillofacial surgeons in Turkey who are experienced in this field, and it is important for you to choose the best one.

What Are the Types of Maxillofacial Surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery operations are determined whether the patient has biting or chewing problems and it generally has two types:

1. Orthodontic dental treatment (dental braces)
2. Orthognathic surgery (shifting jawbones back and forth)

In patients who are referred to orthodontic treatment by dentists, known as dental braces treatment, and who have severe biting and chewing problems, the jaw structure does not change with this treatment only. These patients should be treated with orthognathic surgery, that is, the operation of shifting jawbones back and forth. These surgeries are much more comprehensive and have a longer recovery period compared to jaw surgeries performed solely for aesthetic reasons. It requires working as a team with dentists and orthodontists, it is a treatment that requires patience, but the results are very successful.

Patients who do not have biting or chewing problems can have this surgery for aesthetic purposes because their jaws negatively affect their facial harmony. This type of aesthetic jaw surgery is easier because of its simpler and shorter healing process. The operation duration is approximately 15-20 minutes, and it will not pose a problem with eating in the postoperative period.

In addition to all these aesthetic jaw surgeries, Jaw Tip Rasping can also be performed. This operation which is carried out to eliminate deformities in the lower or upper jaw bones is called jaw rasping surgery. This surgery stands out as the most used technique among all aesthetic jaw surgeries. Deformities that disrupt the general facial harmony in patients may appear in different ways. To explain in general terms, the most effective method to correct these deformities in the jaw is the jaw rasping surgery.

For jaw surgery, you should first choose your doctor. The process and techniques are determined with the doctor’s recommendations.

Operation Period

Maxillofacial surgery operations which are planned and performed together by a plastic surgeon, a dentist and an orthodontist should be carried out by an experienced team who has received enough training in this field. The patient should continue the treatment with braces both before and after surgery.

The technique being used in maxillofacial surgery and the extension of shifting bones is determined by measuring with various special graphs before surgery. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2-3 hours. Both jaws remain closed for 6-8 weeks thanks to special braces and special elastics attached to the teeth. During this period, the patient is given liquid foods. Jaw aesthetics and orthognathic surgical methods with highly successful results should be performed by the best maxillofacial surgeons in Turkey. It is a delicate surgery that should be done so neatly.

Recovery Period

It is normal to have swelling, mild tension, and pain around the jaw for about a week after maxillofacial surgery. There may be temporary numbness in the lower lips. There is no difficulty in biting or eating during the first week after the surgery, but good oral hygiene is extremely important after meals. The incisions made in the mouth begin to heal after the first week, and the swelling around the jaw begins to regress in the first week.

What Are the Risks?

These surgeries are extremely safe when performed by a plastic surgeon, who has experience in maxillofacial surgery, in cooperation with an orthodontist working well together as a team. However, as in any surgery, there may be some risks in jaw surgery.

• Blood loss
• Infection
• Nerves being damaged
• Jaw fractures
• Postoperative pain

Age Restriction

There is a general age restriction for maxillofacial surgery. It is important that the patient’s bone development should be completed. This surgery can be performed from the age of 17-18 on average, regardless of men or women. At this stage, it means that jaw development is complete. Since the development in women is completed earlier, the surgery can be performed 1-2 years earlier. In patients with breathing problems, this surgery may be appropriate at an earlier age.

Prices of Maxillofacial Surgery

Pricing for maxillofacial surgery will change depending on the needs and jaw structure of the patient. During the operation, it may be necessary to intervene in the only lower or upper jaw or both of them. Therefore, you must call us to get more accurate price information about maxillofacial surgeries. We will first make the examination for you and then determine pricing according to your needs.