Jaw correction surgery in Sohna Road, Gurugram is a surgical solution for patients whose jaw misalignment cannot be fixed with braces or aligners alone. When the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both sit in the wrong position relative to each other and the skull, the result is more than a cosmetic concern — it affects chewing, breathing, speech, and long-term joint health. At Healing Gloves Clinic & Aesthetics near Central Park Flower Valley, Dr. Manisha Yadav brings over 14 years of maxillofacial surgical expertise to orthognathic cases, from single-jaw corrections to complex bimaxillary procedures that reposition both jaws simultaneously.
Procedure: Orthognathic surgery — surgical repositioning of upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. Purpose: Corrects overbite, underbite, open bite, crossbite, jaw asymmetry, and facial imbalance that braces alone cannot fix. Performed by: Dr. Manisha Yadav, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (14+ years). Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia in a hospital setting. Recovery: 2–3 weeks initial; 3–4 months full bone healing. Pre-surgical orthodontics: Typically 12–18 months before surgery. Scars: None — all incisions are inside the mouth.
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Not every bite problem needs surgery. Orthodontics — braces or clear aligners — can correct most dental misalignment. But when the problem is skeletal, meaning the jaw bones themselves are in the wrong position, no amount of tooth movement can compensate. The teeth may be perfectly aligned on each arch, yet the arches do not meet correctly because the bones holding them are mispositioned.
Dr. Manisha Yadav evaluates each case with clinical examination, CBCT scans, and cephalometric analysis to determine whether the misalignment is dental, skeletal, or a combination. Here are the conditions where jaw correction surgery becomes the appropriate treatment.
The lower jaw sits too far back, creating a receding chin and making the upper teeth protrude significantly over the lower teeth. This is more than a cosmetic issue — it strains the temporomandibular joint, contributes to sleep apnoea in some patients, and makes biting into food with front teeth difficult. Surgery brings the lower jaw forward into its correct anatomical position.
The lower jaw extends too far forward, causing the lower teeth to sit in front of the upper teeth. Patients often unconsciously adjust their bite to compensate, leading to jaw pain, uneven tooth wear, and difficulty chewing. Surgical correction repositions the lower jaw backward or the upper jaw forward — sometimes both.
The front teeth do not meet when the mouth is closed, leaving a visible gap between upper and lower teeth even when the back teeth are fully in contact. Open bites make biting into sandwiches, apples, and similar foods functionally impossible. They also contribute to mouth breathing and speech issues. Surgical repositioning of the maxilla or mandible closes this skeletal gap permanently.
One side of the jaw grows more than the other, creating visible facial imbalance — the chin points to one side, the midlines of upper and lower teeth do not align, and the bite loads unevenly. This is a three-dimensional problem that requires surgical correction of the mandible, and sometimes the maxilla, to restore symmetry.
When the upper jaw is too narrow relative to the lower jaw, the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth on one or both sides. Mild cases respond to palatal expansion and orthodontics. Severe adult cases — where the palatal suture has fused — often require surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion (SARPE) or segmental maxillary osteotomy.
Orthognathic surgery is not a quick procedure or a same-day decision. It involves months of coordinated planning between your maxillofacial surgeon and orthodontist. Understanding the full timeline helps you prepare realistically.
Before surgery, braces or aligners are placed to move your teeth into the position they need to be in after the jaws are repositioned. This often means your bite will temporarily feel worse during this phase — that is expected. The orthodontist is positioning teeth relative to where the jaw bones will be after surgery, not where they are now. During this phase, Dr. Yadav monitors progress through periodic assessments and begins surgical planning using CBCT scans and digital analysis.
Once the orthodontist confirms the teeth are ready, detailed surgical planning begins. This includes three-dimensional CBCT imaging, cephalometric measurements, dental models, and digital simulation of the planned jaw movements. Dr. Manisha Yadav determines the exact millimetres of advancement, setback, rotation, or vertical change needed for each jaw. Custom surgical guides or splints are fabricated to ensure precision during the actual surgery.
Orthognathic surgery is performed under general anaesthesia in a hospital operating theatre. The duration ranges from 2–4 hours depending on whether one jaw (single-jaw osteotomy) or both jaws (bimaxillary osteotomy) are being corrected. All incisions are made inside the mouth — there are no external cuts and no visible facial scars.
For the upper jaw (Le Fort I osteotomy), the maxilla is separated from the skull base, repositioned in the planned direction — forward, upward, downward, or a combination — and fixed in place with titanium plates and screws. For the lower jaw (bilateral sagittal split osteotomy), the mandible is split in a controlled manner on both sides, the tooth-bearing segment is moved to its new position, and titanium fixation secures it. If chin correction is needed, a genioplasty is performed simultaneously — the chin bone is cut and repositioned independently of the jaw.
The first 2–3 weeks involve significant facial swelling, a liquid diet, and restricted jaw movement. Most patients return to work or studies within 2–3 weeks. Post-surgical orthodontics — usually 6–12 months of fine-tuning with braces — completes the process. The titanium plates are permanent and do not need removal unless they cause irritation, which is uncommon.
Jaw correction surgery sits at the intersection of medicine and dentistry. It requires someone who understands skeletal anatomy, dental occlusion, airway dynamics, and facial aesthetics simultaneously. This is exactly what oral and maxillofacial surgery training provides — and it is a different specialty from cosmetic or plastic surgery.
Dr. Manisha Yadav is a qualified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 14 years of clinical experience. Her training covers the full spectrum of jaw, facial bone, and oral surgical procedures — from corrective jaw surgery and facial trauma reconstruction to TMJ disorders and oral pathology. When she plans a jaw correction, she accounts for how the repositioning affects your bite, your airway, your joint health, and your facial proportions — not just one of these in isolation.
Patients from Sohna Road, Badshahpur, Sector 33, and surrounding areas in Gurugram consult Dr. Yadav at Healing Gloves Clinic for orthognathic assessment because her maxillofacial surgical background means the entire treatment — from diagnosis through surgical execution to post-operative management — is handled by one specialist who understands every dimension of the problem.
Not every patient who walks in thinking they need jaw surgery actually does. And some patients who think braces will solve their problem actually need surgical intervention. Here is how Dr. Yadav determines which category you fall into.
The only way to know with certainty is a clinical examination with imaging. Dr. Yadav provides straightforward assessment — if surgery is not needed, she will tell you. If it is needed, she will explain exactly why and what the alternatives would sacrifice.
Recovery from orthognathic surgery is a process, not an event. Understanding the realistic timeline prevents frustration and helps you plan around work, social commitments, and daily life.
Most patients stay in the hospital for 1–2 nights. Facial swelling peaks at days 2–3. Your jaws may be guided with elastics (rubber bands) to train the new bite position. Diet is entirely liquid — soups, smoothies, protein shakes, clear liquids through a syringe or straw. Pain is managed with prescribed medications. You will look significantly swollen — this is normal and expected.
Swelling begins reducing gradually. You can transition to thicker liquids and very soft pureed foods. Speaking improves daily as swelling decreases. Most patients feel well enough to return to desk work or college by the end of week 2–3. Avoid any physical exertion, bending over, or activities that raise blood pressure.
You can eat soft foods that do not require forceful chewing — dal, khichdi, well-cooked rice, mashed vegetables, yoghurt, soft scrambled eggs, soft roti soaked in dal. Swelling continues reducing but residual puffiness can persist for 2–3 months. Numbness in the lower lip and chin area (from nerve stretching during surgery) gradually improves — this can take several months to fully resolve.
Bone healing is confirmed through follow-up imaging. Diet restrictions are progressively relaxed. Post-surgical orthodontics continues fine-tuning the bite. Most residual swelling resolves by month 4–5. Final facial contour settles by 6–12 months. The jaw position is permanent once healing is complete.
Orthognathic surgery is a significant medical procedure and the cost reflects that reality. Being transparent about what drives the pricing helps you evaluate realistically.
Because every case is structurally different — a simple single-jaw advancement is fundamentally different from a complex bimaxillary correction with genioplasty — quoting a single number online would be misleading. Dr. Manisha Yadav provides a comprehensive cost breakdown after clinical examination and CBCT analysis at our Sohna Road clinic. This breakdown covers surgical fees, hospital charges, hardware costs, and expected orthodontic costs so you can plan the full financial picture.
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Jaw correction surgery is safe when performed by a trained maxillofacial surgeon, but like any major surgery, it carries risks that you need to understand before making your decision.
Dr. Yadav discusses all risks in detail during pre-surgical consultations. No surgery is risk-free, and understanding the realistic risk profile helps you make an informed decision rather than being surprised during recovery.
What exactly is jaw correction surgery?
Jaw correction surgery — also called orthognathic surgery — is a surgical procedure that repositions the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both to correct skeletal misalignment. It addresses problems that braces alone cannot fix because the issue lies in the bone structure, not just the teeth. Dr. Manisha Yadav performs this surgery at Healing Gloves Clinic on Sohna Road, Gurugram, using precise surgical planning to achieve balanced facial proportions and a functional bite.
How do I know if I need jaw correction surgery instead of just braces?
If your orthodontist has told you that your bite problem is skeletal rather than dental, surgery is likely necessary. Signs include a visibly receding or protruding jaw, difficulty chewing or biting, chronic jaw pain, mouth breathing, speech difficulties, and an unbalanced facial profile. Dr. Yadav works alongside orthodontists to determine whether your case requires surgical intervention or can be managed with orthodontics alone.
Is jaw correction surgery painful?
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, so you feel nothing during the procedure. Post-operative discomfort is managed with prescribed pain medication and typically peaks on days 2–3 before gradually improving. Most patients describe the recovery as uncomfortable rather than severely painful. Swelling is the primary concern and subsides progressively over 2–6 weeks.
How long does recovery from orthognathic surgery take?
Initial recovery takes 2–3 weeks — this is when swelling is most prominent and you will be on a liquid or soft diet. Most patients return to work or college within 2–3 weeks. Full bone healing takes 3–4 months, during which you avoid contact sports and hard foods. Final results — including complete swelling resolution and skeletal settling — are visible at 6–12 months post-surgery.
Will jaw correction surgery change my face shape?
Yes, that is one of the goals. Repositioning the jaw bones directly changes your facial profile — a receding chin becomes more defined, a protruding lower jaw is brought into proportion, and facial symmetry improves. The change is structural and permanent. Dr. Yadav uses digital surgical planning to show you the expected facial changes before you commit to surgery.
What is the cost of jaw correction surgery in Gurugram?
Jaw correction surgery cost in Gurugram varies significantly based on the complexity — whether one jaw or both need correction, whether additional procedures like genioplasty are included, hospital charges, and anaesthesia fees. The total investment is substantial but covers a permanent structural correction. Dr. Yadav provides a detailed cost breakdown after clinical and radiographic assessment during your consultation at our Sohna Road clinic.
Is orthognathic surgery safe?
Orthognathic surgery is a well-established procedure with a strong safety record when performed by a qualified maxillofacial surgeon in a properly equipped surgical facility. Like any surgery under general anaesthesia, it carries standard surgical risks — infection, bleeding, nerve sensitivity — which Dr. Yadav discusses thoroughly during pre-surgical consultations. Her 14+ years of maxillofacial surgical experience and detailed pre-operative planning minimise these risks.
Do I need braces before and after jaw correction surgery?
In most cases, yes. Pre-surgical orthodontics (braces or aligners) typically run for 12–18 months to align the teeth into the correct position relative to each jaw. Surgery then repositions the jaws themselves. Post-surgical orthodontics for 6–12 months fine-tunes the final bite. Some newer protocols allow surgery-first approaches with shorter orthodontic timelines — Dr. Yadav will recommend the best sequence for your specific case.
What can I eat after jaw correction surgery?
You will be on a liquid-only diet for the first 1–2 weeks — soups, smoothies, protein shakes, juices. Weeks 2–6 transition to soft foods — dal, khichdi, mashed vegetables, yoghurt, scrambled eggs. Hard, chewy, and crunchy foods are avoided for 3–4 months until bone healing is confirmed. Dr. Yadav provides a detailed diet guide and schedule before your surgery.
Consult Dr. Manisha Yadav at Healing Gloves Clinic, Sohna Road, Gurugram for a thorough orthognathic assessment.