Avoid Jaw Surgery
Jaw Surgery damages your body and frequently causes long-term problems. You should avoid it.
Why Avoid Jaw Surgery
Jaw surgery is presented as safe, but this is simply not true.
It often causes side effects that outweigh any cosmetic or functional gains.
Chronic Pain
Jaw Surgery can leave people in serious long-term pain that destroys quality of life.
Worse Function
Facial function often worsens as a result of jaw surgery.
Mental Health Loss
Jaw surgery recipients again-and-again cite the tragic loss of their cognitive wellbeing.
Social Isolation
The trauma of jaw surgery is unrelatable to most people, so victims often feel very alone.
Regret
Jaw Surgery is one of the most commonly regretted elective surgeries happening today.
Voices Against Jaw Surgery
There are many accounts of people whose lives have gotten worse after a jaw surgery. Read 100+ testimonials…
"This surgery has a lot of complications that no one thinks are going to happen to them. In my case...it's been nothing short of traumatizing."
I regret trusting my orthodontist's recommendation of what was in my opinion an unnecessary orthognathic surgery. Almost two years later and it has very negatively impacted my quality of life because daily tasks such as talk and eating have become very unpleasant. I am also very disappointed over the way I look and have been told by friends I looked much better before. Only do the surgery if it is truly medically necessary."
"It has been 10 months since my surgery, yet I still have a lot of pain when I open my mouth, and it feels like my jaw is breaking with crackling noises. In the end I could not see the result I wanted, only the pain. I waited quite a long time for this surgery to be done, with lots of expectations and hope. However, this whole process just degraded my mental health and sucked the life out of me. I feel like I've been deceived."
"I ended up with chronic pain after double jaw surgery. I wake up every day with my entire face and head hurting."
"A family member of mine is going through suicidal thoughts and episodes of depression and ugly thoughts after jaw surgery."
"Yeah, this happened to me. The pain is just absolutely insane and it weighs on your brain when the pain is that high. Your brain is constantly telling you to end it. Killing myself was the only thing I could think about."
"I got neuropathic pain that never stops and might last forever or for a very long time."
They need to honestly find a new way to do this surgery because its causing people A LOT of health issues. Only a handful of people actually walk away from the surgery successful. Then those successful cases come back in 10 years with loose screws and infections. Definitely one of the worse surgeries in the world."
"I think we, "orthognathic patients" should unite more, exchange experiences and try to help each other. Since I guess there are hundreds of us scattered around the world with the same issues. Most of us have, because of this surgery, a permanent condition, and maybe we should form some kind of association as other health situations have."
"I'm so extremely depressed. I hate what's been done to me. Don't get jaw surgery unless you're having very bad functional problems or are severely deformed. The risks are not worth it."
"I hate to finally admit this but I regret my DJS more than anything, despite months researching, numerous consults, long conversations about techniques and long term results, and the fact my surgeon performed over 150 of these surgeries a year."
I had the surgery and everything went well and looked good for years. However, now it is (seven years later) and my jaw is well on its way to being as bad as it was before surgery. My speech is becoming a large struggle again, and many people often tell me they can't understand what I'm saying."
"I would give anything to take back what I did for aesthetics."
"I had double jaw surgery as a teenager 30 years ago and I haven't been able to look at myself since. I hideout when it's time for pictures. My daughter is getting married in a few months and I'm terrified of having to look at pictures of myself."
"My opinion is that this surgery get reserved for only the most severe of cases. Cases where you are in so much pain, can't function, and have reached rock bottom and have nothing to lose by gambling on this surgery and it's associated risks."
"I regret doing it. more problems than I had before. I cannot chew, TMJ pain and headaches."
"it feels like i elected to have a major surgery that wasn't necessary. like i harmed myself in some way. it's hard to live with knowing that i trusted my doctors opinions instead of my own intuition"
"At 24 I was naive enough to believe that fixing my overbite would fix my life. I thought that by having a perfect smile I would automatically gain the confidence I had so desperately been lacking and that a lifetime of insecurity would just melt away and be replaced by a better version of my former self. I didn't understand the risks. It's been almost two years since my surgery and I'm still trying to wrap my mind around what happened. I suffered catastrophic complications - the loss of eight front teeth, the loss of a large segment of my upper jaw, the loss of my hard palate, a deviated septum, nerve damage so bad that it sometimes consumes my entire existence. The physical complications have been a hell all their own but they don't even begin to compare to the emotional trauma."
Looking Critically At Jaw Surgery
Did You Know?
No large, independent, long-term studies have confirmed that jaw surgery improves life satisfaction.
The Risks Are Understated In 'Scientific' Sources
Some sources say things like "Orthognathic surgery has a 90% success rate." These claims are based on bias, poorly designed studies and do not reflect the reality of actual patients.
'Bad Surgeons' are not the problem
Some people say that negative outcomes are due to having a bad surgeon. This is false. It's the nature of the surgery itself that hurts people. There are a very large number of people who have negative outcomes, with many different surgeons - even reputable ones.
Preparation and Recovery Cannot Protect You
Some people believe that having a good relationship with a trusted surgeon, understanding the procedure well and executing a good recovery plan can protect you from harm. This is false. No amount of preparation or recovery can mitigate the physical damage your body endures via jaw surgery.
No One 'Needs' a Jaw Surgery
You may have an underbite, overbite, asymmetry, sleep apnea or other issues that make you think a surgery is needed. But the truth is, no one needs a jaw surgery. Millions of people with facial misalignments live long, happy, satisfying lives as is - and you can too.
How To Avoid Jaw Surgery
Saying no and walking away from jaw surgery might feel simple for some, but for others it’s more complicated. You may be dealing with functional challenges, aesthetic concerns or pressure from family and doctors to move forward. Whatever your circumstances, jaw surgery is not safe and we're here to help you say "No" and avoid of it.
My Story
My name is Michael and I am creating avoidjawsurgery.com to warn others. You are not being told the true risks of jaw surgery by your doctors or by other patients online. Jaw surgery is not safe and you should avoid it at all costs.
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