Procedure duration
One- or two-jaw surgery commonly takes 2–5 hours, depending on movements and associated procedures.
Jaw position and facial balance
Jaw Surgery in Rawalpindi
A personalised consultation to assess facial balance, function and the right surgical options.
Clear overview
What is Jaw Surgery?
Jaw surgery may reposition the upper jaw, lower jaw or both to address selected problems of facial balance, bite and function. It is a major operation that can require coordinated planning with orthodontic and other specialists.
Problems and conditions
What may this procedure address?
- Jaw-position differences affecting facial balance
- Bite or functional concerns requiring specialist assessment
- Asymmetry related to the underlying skeleton
Possible suitability
Who may be a suitable candidate?
- Adults with a confirmed jaw-position or bite problem
- Patients able to complete orthodontic and surgical planning
- People healthy enough for major surgery and a modified diet
Safety screening
Who may not be suitable?
- A minor chin concern that does not require jaw repositioning
- Untreated dental disease or poor oral hygiene
- Unsafe anaesthetic, bone-healing or medical circumstances
- Expectation that surgery can be planned without imaging and bite analysis
This list is not exhaustive. Suitability and contraindications require confirmation by the treating clinician.
Individual decision-making
How the procedure is planned
Evaluation includes facial proportions, dental bite, imaging and medical history. The cause of the concern determines whether treatment involves the chin alone, one jaw, both jaws or a non-surgical alternative.
Step-by-step overview
How Jaw Surgery is performed
The exact technique, anaesthesia and setting depend on your examination and agreed treatment plan. A typical procedure may include:
- Multidisciplinary planningFacial examination, dental bite, imaging and—when required—orthodontic planning define the movement.
- Anaesthesia and surgical accessThe operation is performed under anaesthesia, with many approaches made from inside the mouth.
- Jaw repositioningThe planned bone cuts are made and the jaw is moved into its agreed functional and facial position.
- Fixation and follow-upPlates and screws commonly stabilise the new position before closure and structured bite, diet and healing reviews.
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia in a hospital operating setting is required.
This overview is educational, not a personalised operative plan. Your consultation and consent discussion will explain the technique proposed for you.
After your procedure
Typical recovery period
Swelling and dietary restrictions are expected, and recovery is longer than for minor facial procedures. Oral care, staged activity and scheduled follow-up are important. Sensation and swelling may take time to settle.
Early recoveryAbout 2–4 weeks
Swelling, tiredness and a modified diet are expected during this phase.
Initial bone healingAbout 6 weeks
Bite, diet and activity progress under the surgical and orthodontic teams.
Complete bone healingAround 9–12 months
Sensation and residual swelling may continue changing during this period.
These are general planning ranges, not a personal clearance date. Recovery differs between patients, and your written instructions and Dr Husnain’s advice take priority over general information online.
Result development
When results may become apparent
Jaw position changes immediately, while swelling, bite adaptation and bone healing continue for months. Initial bone healing is around six weeks and complete healing can take 9–12 months.
Potential benefits
What Jaw Surgery may offer
- Can improve selected bite and jaw function
- Addresses skeletal facial imbalance
- Coordinated orthodontic and surgical planning
- Long-lasting bone repositioning after healing
Informed consent
Important risks to discuss
Every procedure has limitations and possible complications. Relevant considerations include:
- Bleeding, infection or bite change
- Temporary or persistent altered lip/chin sensation
- Relapse, asymmetry or additional treatment
Before treatment
Preparation instructions
- Complete the examination, photographs and any requested medical tests before surgery.
- Share all medicines, supplements, allergies, nicotine use and previous anaesthetic or healing problems.
- Do not stop prescribed medicine unless the prescribing clinician and surgical team agree.
- Arrange transport, a responsible adult, recovery help and enough time for scheduled postoperative reviews.
After treatment
Aftercare
- Take medicines and care for dressings, incisions or compression exactly as instructed.
- Walk and increase activity in stages while respecting driving, lifting and exercise restrictions.
- Avoid smoking and nicotine because they impair blood supply and wound healing.
- Seek urgent advice for breathing difficulty, chest pain, calf swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, fever, worsening pain, spreading redness or wound separation.
Why choose Dr Husnain Aesthetic Clinic?
Experienced plastic-surgery leadership in Rawalpindi
Care is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr Husnain Khan, MBBS, MCPS, FCPS, MRCS. He has more than 17 years of experience as a plastic surgeon, is Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, has worked in the UK NHS and is listed with GMC reference 7427786.
Credentials do not guarantee an outcome. Consultation is used to explain realistic options, limitations, recovery and follow-up.
Personalised quotation
Jaw Surgery cost in Rawalpindi
Price depends on the individual treatment plan. Factors may include:
- One jaw versus both jaws
- Imaging, planning and surgical splints
- Hospital, anaesthesia and fixation
- Orthodontics and long-term follow-up
The published rate-list value is not a guaranteed final quotation. Ask what is included in writing and whether tests, medicines, facility costs or follow-up are separate.
Read the treatment-cost planning guide →Direct answers
Jaw Surgery FAQs
Is jaw surgery only cosmetic?
No. It may address function, bite and facial balance. The indication and treatment team depend on the individual diagnosis.
Is chin augmentation an alternative to jaw surgery?
Only when the concern is limited to chin projection. It cannot correct a jaw-position or bite problem.
Will I need braces?
Many orthognathic plans use orthodontics before and after surgery, but the orthodontist and surgeon decide.
How long is the liquid or soft diet?
Diet advances according to bone stability, bite and surgeon instructions over several weeks.
Will my jaw be wired shut?
Rigid fixation often allows guided jaw movement, but elastics or other restrictions may be used.
Can numbness be permanent?
Nerve-related lip or chin numbness can persist, particularly after lower-jaw surgery.
When can I return to work?
Many patients plan two to four weeks, but swelling, speech, energy and job type vary.
Is jaw surgery planned by a plastic surgeon alone?
Complex bite correction usually involves coordinated oral/maxillofacial and orthodontic care.
Independent patient information
Evidence and safety resources
These external resources support further reading. They do not replace advice from the clinician responsible for your care.
Considering Jaw Surgery?
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General patient information · Last reviewed 12 September 2026 · This page does not replace a medical consultation.