15 months post op pics

I took these photos in June at my 15 month mark.  I didn't get around to posting them until now. It's been a fun summer with vacations and pool time but sadly, it's coming to an end.

My surgeon is extremely pleased with my outcome.  I am fairly happy about things also.  I was super happy until I started my veneer work in July.  Don't get me wrong, it's taken me a while to come to terms with the fact that jaw surgery did not and could not make me drop-dead gorgeous.  There are still things about my face I thought would be better, but I was slightly delusional pre surgery.  I mean, they sawed my face apart, had it all out on the table, why couldn't they put me back together to look like Cindy Crawford?!  I know, I know, they are surgeons not miracle workers. (Well, I know that now.)  But after a few months of coming to terms with my new, not Cindy Crawford face, I'm OKAY with it.  I know it looks a bit better and it works a hell of a lot better, so that's good enough for me.

Veneers added a new level of drama. Now I'm bummed, in pain, and worried about how to handle it.  But I'll try to stay positive and talk with my cosmetic dentist tomorrow about it.  I'll update when I have some answers. 

For now, current pictures...

                                         

Not my typical profile pics, but the half-side angle was one I avoided like the plague for years.  Now, I don't hate it so bad...

   Teeth close up (before veneers) and clear retainers (luckily NOT like the ones I had as a kid)...

My mouth is looking great these days, but what the hell is up with the bags under my eyes?! 

Damn you old age!

 

And just for kicks, before surgery and 5 months post op (that I thought I would look like for-evah) to compare to now...