What is the recovery time like on corrective jaw surgery / orthodontia?

Jaw surgery: Most situations are 4-6 weeks for full recovery; however everyone is different and this will vary depending on health factors.

Hospital few days: About a week out after surgery, then about 4-6 weks for full surgical recovery. Depending on the procedure and your pre surgical orthodontics, time afterwards with braces will vary.

Varies: It depends upon the type of surgery you have. Oral surgeon do different techniques depending upon the type of orthodontic correction being done. Does the maxilla also need to be corrected along with the mandible and maxilla. All depends upon type of correction being done.

Recovery time: Depends on how much surgery is required. Many single-jaw (upper or lower) and some double-jaw (both upper and lower) operations can be done on an outpatient basis in young healthy patients. Rarely does hospitalization extend beyond one night. The first week at home can be very challenging. Full recovery is expected by 6 weeks, and most patients return to work or school about the 3rd week.

Recovery: It varies pending type of surgery age and overal health of patient . Generally 1 to 2 days in hospital about 2 to 4 weeks at home 6 to 8 weeks for full recovery.

Days: Within a few days you should be able to return to work. Full hewing, however will take a few weeks.

Varies: Many factors. Best advice is to thoroughly discuss with oral & maxillofacial surgeon since he knows what will be done in your case.