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How long does it take to recover after jaw surgery?
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Discuss with surgeon: It depends upon many factors, such as your age, medical conditions and health, exactly what surgery is contemplated, etc. Your own surgeon would be the one to give you the best and most accurate answer to your question.
Answered 4/6/2015
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Variable: Depends on what you mean by recovery. Also on type of surgery, age, etc. Your oral surgeon should have a complete written explanation of what is going to happen. If not, consider another surgeon.
Answered 4/6/2015
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After the surgery: Orthognatic jaw surgery is major bone surgery, and the recovery period takes 3-6 month. It is important to be patient and follow postsurgery instructions. Take care.
Answered 11/28/2017
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