1 year post-op plus pictures!!

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Hey, I posted this to another site, but just in case there are

people here who wanted to read it, here's the post:

Hi everyone, I'm 18 years old I had vertical maxillary excess

corrected over a year ago. The surgery did not go exactly as

planned - results were not 100%, however, I do look improved. My

self esteem has risen greatly. There is only the normal amount of

gum exposed when I smile, however, my lips are still not together -

when I put my mouth together it appears as if I am making a face...

which was a HUGE let down so I am extremely disappointed about that.

However, I am not going through the surgery again because I had a

really tough time before... I am more confident with how I look now,

even if its not exactly the way I want to look... I'm improved. The

numbness has not all gone away and there is still a substantial

amount through my nose, area above my upper lip, and below my chin.

I probably will never regain normal feeling there. =(

My face shape changed dramatically, however. Even though there were

huge letdowns, I think I am glad I went through that major ordeal...

I posted a few pictures in the Photos section - look under the name

Cara.

Anyone have any questions for me?

Cara