This case is occurred in general jaw reduction procedure. The procedure is that reduce from mandibular angle to mouth corner through bone osteotomy.
This method makes secondary angle is occurred as shown above picture (Left).
However, this problem could correct through Long curve osteotomy (New V-Line method - Right) to make smooth mandible shape.
This case is occurred when patient choose mandibular angle reduction. The procedure is simple but there is no effect and improve on patients' facial shape (Left).
Also the risk of secondary angle gets higher as well.
The case also not hard to correct, Dr.Lee operate revision through Long Curve osteotomy from mandibular angle to chin-tip at once (New V-Line method - Right).
The best way is that patient choose right surgery at first. Thus, patient need to discuss about procedure with doctor.
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