The recovery time for orthognathic surgery is usually 1-3 months, and the exact time required should depend on the individual’s physical condition and the degree of pre-existing jaw deformity.
The purpose of orthognathic surgery is to correct misaligned teeth and adjust the relationship between the jaws and the dental arch to establish a good relationship between the teeth and the jaws.
Generally speaking, those with minor jaw deformities and good physical condition tend to improve in about a month, while those with severe jaw deformities but good physical condition and no postoperative infections usually improve in about two months.
If the jaw deformity is more serious and the individual is not in good physical condition, it will take 3 months or even longer to recover. Therefore, the exact recovery time for orthognathic surgery should also be based on the hospital examination, and the doctor will make a judgment based on the examination.