
samz
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Need brutal honesty. I've been researching for weeks, but I still feel lost. I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that I have major downward growth, and it’s destroying my entire facial structure. My brow ridge, maxilla, and orbitals all appear recessed due to this. My face lacks projection. My lower third is long, chin weak, and midface flat. It’s textbook vertical growth + recession — and it’s not just aesthetics. It’s destroying my confidence.
I’m 17 and still developing. But I’m wondering:
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Any advice would be really appreciated. I want to fix this before my early 20s or at least know if I should wait. Thanks in advance.
Apologies if I have done anything wrong this is my first thread so getting the hang of how things work on this forum.
I’m 17 and still developing. But I’m wondering:
Should I wait until 21 when growth plates close fully?
Or is orthognathic surgery + genioplasty enough to fix my recession now?
My situation (visually and structurally):
- Long face, no harmony between midface and lower third
- Chin recession caused by backward + downward jaw rotation
- Weak orbitals and nasal support because of maxillary recession
- Dorsal hump looks exaggerated due to my recessed midface
- Brow ridge underdeveloped (possibly due to skull shape or lack of forward growth)
My Plan:
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Cope/Softmaxx (for now):
- Haircut, skincare, posture work, and fat loss
- Trying to fix sleep schedule and spike natural HGH through:
- Sprints, heavy compound lifts, sunlight, deep sleep, collagen, etc.
- Nose breathing only, slight mewing (I know it won’t save me but it’s free)
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Hardmaxx Plan (My main concern):
- Double jaw surgery (bimaxillary orthognathic)
- Le Fort I advancement for midface projection
- BSSO to rotate and bring mandible forward
- Sliding genioplasty
- To add length and projection to my weak chin
- Possibly rhinoplasty later, but some say the Le Fort I will fix the nose angle + tip enough
My Questions:
Will double jaw surgery + genioplasty truly “ascend” me or is my case too far gone?
Is there ANY chance my downward growth could reverse naturally if I max out GH and posture until 20–21?
Should I wait a few more years or book consultations now while I’m still somewhat developing?
Are there facial implants or orbital implants for the upper third that help orbital recession?
Who is the best user on here to DM about surgery and aesthetics with my face type?
Also Looking for:
- Suggestions on non-surgical routes that could help
- Honest critique of whether I’m low-tier normie or worse
- Tips on how to find the absolute BEST surgeon (UK preferred but I’ll travel for a god-tier surgeon)
Any advice would be really appreciated. I want to fix this before my early 20s or at least know if I should wait. Thanks in advance.
Apologies if I have done anything wrong this is my first thread so getting the hang of how things work on this forum.