Orthognathic surgery “again” to correct aesthetic failure of primary surgery: Report on outcomes and patient satisfaction in 70 consecutive cases

Abstract

PurposeAn increasing number of patients complain about unsatisfactory aesthetic outcomes of orthognathic surgery, desiring reoperation to improve facial aesthetics. The aims of this article are to present a wide range of aesthetic reasons to justify a secondary orthognathic surgery and to report aesthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction after reoperation. Material and methodsThis research covers 70 consecutive patients who underwent a secondary bimaxillary orthognathic surgery with simultaneous facial lipofilling procedures between January 2006 and December 2015. The screening criteria are described for patient selection, the diagnostic process, surgical procedures, and outcomes. Pre- and postoperative facial appearances are compared. Postoperatively, patients were asked to state the improvements perceived in their facial appearance and their satisfaction with the aesthetic outcomes. ResultsAfter reoperation, all patients showed a full Class I occlusion. Major complications did not occur. According to the clinicians' evaluation, a postoperative evident aesthetic improvement was achieved in 65 patients (92.9%), and 64 patients (91.4%) were satisfied with the aesthetic outcomes achieved. ConclusionSecondary orthognathic surgery performed in conjunction with facial lipofilling procedures in most cases led to satisfactory aesthetic outcomes. A very accurate selection of patients, a meticulous three-dimensional diagnostic process and planning, and appropriate intra-operative maneuvers are required.