Before & After: Double Jaw Surgery for Gummy Smile and Retrusive Chin

In this video, Dr. Derek Steinbacher reviews the surgical planning and results of a 28-year-old female presenting with facial asymmetry, retrusive mandible, breathing issues, snoring, and sleep apnea. Preoperative findings included a gummy smile, convex facial profile, vertical maxillary excess, deep labiomental crease, and Class II malocclusion with excessive overjet. Surgical Procedures Performed: Le Fort I osteotomy to correct vertical maxillary excess and can't Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) for mandibular advancement Genioplasty for chin projection and lip support Simultaneous third molar removal Bone grafting to optimize healing and contour Results: Post-operatively, the patient shows: Balanced and symmetrical facial proportions Improved airway space and breathing Corrected gummy smile and enhanced profile Better mandibular projection and chin support Reduced snoring and sleep-apnea symptoms This case demonstrates how orthognathic surgery can restore facial harmony and airway function while improving aesthetics. For more detailed surgical case studies and educational content, visit www.dereksteinbacher.com