I'm thinking about getting surgery for my underbite, but i'm not sure how long i would have to stay inside for, because of the swelling. ?

Surgery: i am not an oral surgeon, but jaw surgery that would require you getting your bone manipulated takes weeks to recover.

Weigh options: You have to set priorities on the benefits now of getting the surgery and being limited for awhile, or waiting where the surgery could be more difficult and take longer. I would get more than one opinion from orthodontist and oral surgeon

Orthognathic Surgery: Recovery time varies widely from patient to patient, so a week or so of swelling would not be uncommon. Your jaw could be wired shut for six to eight weeks. You may also need orthodontic treatment before and after the surgery. Your best bet is to consult with a local team of specialists who perform these procedures. All the best...

It depends: you don't have to stay inside because of the swelling. It usually takes 10-14 days before they swelling is completely gone. You have to refrain from strenuous exercise for 6 weeks and maintain a soft diet for about the same length of time. We now use plates and screws to fixate the bones, so it is extremely rare to be wired shut for any length of time.

Team approach: Underbite is usually not resolve able with surgery alone. Usually an Orthodontist has to set up your occlusion, an Oral Surgeon to reposition the jaws, and then the Orthodontisf has to fine tune your occlusion. Ask the Surgeon to recommend an Orthodontist or visa-versa. Today's surgical techniques minimize post-Rx swelling. Expect about a week out of work.