Jaw Surgery for Teens in the Tampa Bay Area

Jaw surgery refers to a collection of surgical procedures that corrects irregularities in the jaw bone. These procedures are often completed as part of an orthodontic treatment plan for teenagers, although they can also be completed for older adults if necessary. Tampa Surgical Arts in Odessa, Florida, offers jaw surgery for teenagers and adults throughout the Tampa Bay area, and we’ll be glad to discuss the treatment you need and how we can help. You’ll be seen by our triple-board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Manik S. Bedi, who always practices compassionate, individualized care with his patients.

What Are the Different Types of Jaw Surgery?

Jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, can correct a wide range of jaw bone irregularities, including:

  • Open bites – Having a space between the top and bottom teeth when biting down is called an open bite. It’s due to an abnormally shaped upper jaw bone, which Dr. Bedi can fix by removing a wedge of the upper jaw bone and repositioning the jaw.
  • Overbites – Also known as a receding lower jaw, this condition arises when the lower jaw doesn’t align with the upper jaw. Dr. Bedi will make incisions along the jaw bone near the back molars and then bring the lower jaw into alignment.
  • Underbites – Also known as a protruding lower jaw, this condition occurs when the lower jaw extends too far from the upper jaw. Dr. Bedi will separate the lower jaw bone by cutting down the bone near the back molars, and then remove or modify the bone to properly align the jaw.
  • Gummy smiles – Showing too much gum tissue when you smile can require jaw surgery. That’s because a gummy smile is due to a recessed upper jaw bone, so Dr. Bedi will separate the upper jaw bone from the cheekbone and extend it forward.
  • Deficient chins – A deficient chin is usually due to a recessed lower jaw, and it’s something we can correct, although it’s not medically necessary. Dr. Bedi will reposition the front region of the lower jaw to improve your facial contours.

Is Jaw Surgery Necessary?

You might think that jaw surgery is more of a cosmetic procedure, something that will improve the symmetry of your face and allow you to have more self-confidence. That is certainly a benefit of these procedures! But jaw surgery can also help to mitigate many different chronic conditions that can result from an unaligned jaw. For example, without jaw surgery, you could develop TMJ disorder, a painful condition characterized by jaw tenderness and facial pain. Or you may end up dealing with chronic jaw stiffness or headaches that could affect your quality of life. The bottom line is, if your orthodontist recommends jaw surgery, it’s a good idea to listen to him or her.

What to Expect From Jaw Surgery

Dr. Bedi and his team will collaborate closely with your orthodontist to ensure we complete the jaw surgery at the ideal time in your orthodontic process. You have likely worn braces for months before you see Dr. Bedi, and you’ll need to continue wearing braces afterward to ensure your jaw and teeth are properly aligned.

The surgery will take place in a hospital setting, and you should plan to spend up to three days there recuperating after the procedure. In certain situations, the procedure can be performed in our accredited private surgery center and you can go home the same day. After that, you’ll meet with Dr. Bedi weekly to check on your progress and make sure your jaw is healing appropriately. There is a two-month healing period in which you’ll need to be careful with chewing, drinking from straws, and other jaw activities, but you should begin to see improved results after the swelling subsides.

Jaw Surgery at Tampa Surgical Arts

If your orthodontist has recommended jaw surgery, contact Tampa Surgical Arts today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bedi. We also welcome men and women who have grown tired of dealing with jaw pain due to a misaligned jaw bone. Our clinic is located in Odessa, FL, and we serve residents throughout the Tampa Bay area.

VOLUME

A common question we get it is, "How much fat was transferred?"

The amount of fat to achieve a certain look is highly variable and depends on multiple factors.

Some have a better starting buttocks foundation and will require less fat.

Others have a significant amount of volume loss and will require more fat.

This beautiful client wanted a rounder and perkier buttocks.

We delayed her procedure a few times because of challenges in gaining weight.

***How much volume do you think was transferred for this case?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES the amount of fat volume your case might require.

Procedure: HD Liposculpture 360 + Skinny BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`7", 138 lbs, BMI: 21.6
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WEIGHT GAIN

Some clients who request a `skinny BBL` will have to gain weight.

We have had some individuals with a BMI of 19 or less who might have to gain 8 lbs, and other clients with a BMI of 22 might have to gain 10+ lbs.

Not all body types are the same.

After reviewing your goals, body composition, and overall health, an appropriate recommendation will be made.

This beautiful client wanted to fill her hip dips and gained 10+ lbs prior to her procedure.

***Who else is excited to see how this one turns out?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES if you need to gain weight prior to your BBL.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs/arms/IT + Skinny BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 137 lbs, BMI: 25.1
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ASYMMETRY CASES

When there is a curve of the back (scoliosis), typically, the hips follow, making the buttocks also asymmetrical.

Fat transfer (BBL) in these cases is extremely challenging because of the underlying discrepancies in anatomy, which makes the amount of fat uptake very unpredictable.

Usually, one side of the buttocks has tighter tissue in the laterals but more relaxed tissue in other parts of the buttocks.

A well thought out plan with the surgeon will be the difference maker.

This beautiful client came to see me for a balanced and athletic appearance buttocks.

She is now 1 year out.

***Do you think we improved her asymmetric hip dips?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES the challenges of asymmetry cases.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs/arms Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 135 lbs, BMI: 24.7
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OPTIMIZING RESULTS

Liposculpture focuses on the clients underlying anatomy to achieve a balanced appearance.

The old way of `lipo` to remove the most amount of volume as possible, without paying attention to body type, is not commonplace anymore.

This beautiful woman is 1 year out and keeps looking better because of her commitment to a healthy lifestyle combined with a positive mindset.

***Let me know what you think about this one.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES how you can optimize your results.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 135 lbs, BMI: 24.7
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LATEST TRENDS

The most common requests we get are skin tightening and obtaining curves without fat transfer.

Some clients will benefit from both internal and external skin tightening.

Others will need some type of skin removal to achieve their desired look.

Fat transfer is best for those who want highly accentuated curves and/or who have volume loss.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES the latest trends in body contouring.
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BBL QUALITY

There continues to be a surge in demand for fat transfer (BBL) at our facility.

The amount of fat uptake can be highly variable.

Some factors that determine the quality of fat are:
✔️Where the fat is removed from
✔️Area of the buttocks the fat is transfered to
✔️Genetics
✔️Overall health
✔️Lifestyle

This beautiful client wanted a balanced and curvier shape.

She is now 1 year out.

***The best results consistently are in those individuals who have a positive outlook on life.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES the BBL quality factors.

Procedure: HD Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 169 lbs, BMI: 29.0
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ANESTHESIA

A very common question we get is, "Do you do awake procedures?"

In our hands, to achieve the results on our page with all hidden entry points while being awake would be impossible.

Safety is our top priority, and we use the latest updates in anesthesia in addition to a modified ERAS (shorter recovery and less post op discomfort) for all of our procedures.

Some facilities will specialize in awake procedures, and we applaud them for it.

However, many of our corrective revision cases happen to be from facilities that do awake procedures and were unable to meet clients` goals.

***This beautiful client wanted the BBL shape without getting fat transfer. Do you think we got this one right?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what type of anesthesia they use.

Procedure: 4D Liposculpture 360/IT⚡️

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 156 lbs, BMI: 26.8
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BBL REDUCTION

A growing trend we are seeing at our facility is a request for `BBL reduction.`

The common theme we are seeing is that clients feel that they are okay with the fat transfer but want to be more balanced.

This means that the buttocks/hips should match the legs/thighs with smooth transitions lines.

The laterals are the most challenging area to predict (highly variable fat uptake) and also the most common area we are seeing to be reduced.

Most providers will add more `volume` to this area because of how challenging it is, but sometimes the excess volume will not be proportionate.

Even in the best hands, a round 2 might be required for optimal contours.

This beautiful woman is super early in the healing/compression phase, but due to the surge in requests, we are sharing her journey.

***Do you think she looks more balanced now? Comment below.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES if you are a candidate for BBL reduction.

Procedure: Revision 4D Liposculpture with Ab Fine Tuning/arms + BBL reduction⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`3", 125 lbs, BMI: 22.1
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AB SCULPT + FINE TUNING

There is a misconception that they higher the BMI, the more challenging the case.

For some procedures, this might be true.

For ab sculpting, typically the thinner the client is, the less forgiving the tissue is.

This means that creating balance and paying attention to subtle areas of selective fat removal and strategically leaving fat in other areas is extremely important.

This beautiful client had lipo elsewhere and came to see me for a revision.

***Notice how the gentle `S shaped` curve of the back matches the same type of curve in the abdomen when viewed from all angles.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what ab sculpt and fine tuning is.

Procedure: Revision 4D Ab Sculpting ⚡️

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 138 lbs, BMI: 25.2
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TOTAL BODY CONTOURING

There are many forms of art, which can also be an expression of oneself.

Tattoos are a form of body art, which some may or may not appreciate.

Dancing is an art of self-expression, which some may or may not appreciate.

Similarly, total body contouring can be viewed as a form of art, which some may or may not enjoy.

This beautiful client is expressing herself after total body sculpting.

This was a revision case that involved body sculpting plus fat transfer.

***If you don`t appreciate expressive art, that`s okay, but remember to be kind.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what total body contouring is.

Procedure: Revision HD Liposculpture 360/arms + Round 2 BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`3", 138 lbs, BMI: 24.4
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CURVES

In our opinion, one of the most important factors in body sculpting is getting the curves right.

This means smooth transition lines and, of course, balance.

When the body has an extreme amount of curves and irregular transition areas, it will look unnatural.

Some prefer an exaggerated look, but the most common reason we are seeing secondary cases is to restore balance.

This beautiful woman initially had lipo and fat transfer (BBL) by another provider.

She came to see me for a revision procedure to help create more appropriate curves that are balanced and smooth.

***All revision/secondary cases are reviewed to determine if another procedure will make an improvement.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what it means to have curves.

Procedure: Revision 4D Liposculpture 360 utilizing Internal/External RF + Secondary BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`3", 138 lbs, BMI: 24.4
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