A bone surgery, Le Fort II osteotomy involves moving
the nose and upper jaw together in order to align with the chin and forehead.
During the procedure, the upper jaw and nose are held in position with screws.
Also
Known As:
- Upper jaw
realignment
- Upper jaw
surgery
- Maxillary
surgery
- Maxillary
osteotomy
Conditions
Treated with Le Fort II Osteotomy:
Le Fort II osteotomy may be performed in cases of
undesirable jaw structure, congenital deformity or facial trauma.
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to Le Fort II osteotomy.
Anesthesia
with Le Fort II Osteotomy:
Le Fort II osteotomy is performed under general
anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware
during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Le Fort II Osteotomy:
Possible risks following Le Fort II osteotomy
include infection, bleeding, bruising, soreness, swelling, nerve damage, jaw
relapse and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. A blood transfusion may also
be needed.
Recovery
from Le Fort II Osteotomy:
Total recovery from Le Fort II osteotomy takes one to two months.