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January 12, 2025 22 mins

Thinking about double jaw surgery? In this episode, I share my honest experience - from the reasons I decided to undergo surgery, the recovery process, and the results I achieved, to answering the big question: Do I regret it? Whether you’re considering jaw surgery for health or aesthetics, this episode covers everything I wish I had known before making the decision. Tune in for advice, reflections, and key tips for navigating your own jaw surgery journey.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:28 Why I had jaw surgery at 28

03:32 Procedure I had done

05:09 Why I didn’t have the surgery at 18

05:57 Why I needed jaw surgery

07:58 Adult braces experience

09:24 Surgery experience

11:07 How it changed my nose

11:28 Mouth vs nasal breathing

12:54 Recovery experience

13:37 Lips are still numb

14:47 Nausea after surgery

15:21 Pain after surgery

16:20 Tapering off pain meds

16:56 Getting back into routine

17:23 Jaw surgery cost Australia

18:00 How long until swelling is gone?

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