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Feeling brave to show a BEFORE and AFTER ...

 (ughhhhh ... I SO NEED A HAIRCUT!)

Let me add that the top photo is from Feb. '07 and the bottom picture is 6 days post-op.  I really need someone to take a picture now, because I KNOW that the swelling has gone down.  This side view is actually my more swollen side, but I'm sharing it because I only have a right side BEFORE view.

What you will see is that my upper lip now sits nicely on top and slightly over the bottom lip because my upper jaw was moved forward.  The lower jaw was centered properly and may have been moved 1-2 mm back (I'll have to ask  ... I can't recall).  The biggest change viewing me from the side then is my profile with the lips and my nose (which I think looks a little less prominent and just a tad turned up ... more like my sisters).  

When I feel braver and can actually get someone to take a decent outdoor photo of me, I will share the FRONT of me.
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Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said…
Wow - there really is a big difference. And you look great for being 6 days post-op!

I hope you are able to eat more now! Have a great day!

XOXO
Jen
11:35 AM
Adrienne of Noon To Two and Handmade By Ade Etsy Shops said…
Not that you weren't beautiful before the surgery, but you look GREAT! Thanks for sharing the before and after. That's fascinating.

ps - You're not the only one in desperate need of a hair cut. Just made an appointment for Thursday! I can't wait!
12:30 PM
Christine said…
Thanks for the pic.

You look great!!!

No jello stains on your lips...hee hee
12:41 PM
southernjoy said…
I think it's wild that moving the jaw can do that to your nose! It's adorable!
2:04 PM
Caution/Lisa said…
As a first-time reader, I thought you had nose surgery. What a shock to read on and find out that it was your jaw! You do look wonderful for being just a week post-op.
10:24 AM
Unknown said…
Wow! The underbite is definately gone. You look great!

W
12:39 PM
wenderful said…
Holy Toldeo! I can see such a difference. You look great! Keep up the great healing progress.
6:36 PM
Aimee said…
Hi! Thanks for the comment on my blog. Wow, you look a lot different. I can't wait to see more pictures as the swelling goes down! That's amazing that you are only 6 days post-op in the picture. I can't wait to get this over with. It'll be so exciting for my top lip to sit in line with my bottom lip instead of behind it. lol
Happy Recovery!!
11:55 AM
Kim H. said…
Elaine, seriously -- it is amazing what modern dentistry can make happen. It's definitely a noticeable difference -- you still look like you, but hopefully a you that's feeling much better.

Hugs, honey!
1:51 PM
My Chocolate Heart said…
You look mahhhvelous, darling! Cute little nose...

I hope the swelling is gone, and that you can feel your entire face soon.

Enjoy your new smile! :)
1:57 PM
Rose said…
You look great! Even with the swelling you can see such a difference. It is amazing what they can do today with dentistry. I had braces as a child for an overbite and sometimes I wonder if my jaw is out of line. Prayers for a continuing and speedy recovery!
9:43 PM
Summer said…
Wow, your pictures look great! How lucky that you didn't have to be wired shut. I only have one more week left and I'm free! When you had the rubber bands removed after the 8 days, did you bite naturally stay lined up with the midline?
8:50 PM
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