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Would my lips/mouth change after jaw surgery?

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Lip change : Potentially. Depends what you are having done. Also, the tissues can be managed to either enhance or control the degree of change.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes. Since the lips and mouth are supported in part by the teeth, then the appearance in these areas change. The changes should be positive.

Answered 4/5/2015

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