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Dr. Mohammed Bakriد. محمد موسى بكري

Orthognathic Surgery

Facial Balance Begins With the Skeleton

Why the position of the jaws is often the foundation of how the face is perceived — and why soft-tissue treatment alone may not address it.

5 min readReviewed by Dr. Mohammed Bakri

The framework beneath

The face is supported by its skeletal framework. When the jaws are out of proportion, the overlying soft tissues follow — affecting the lips, chin and profile.

Understanding this relationship is central to deciding whether a skeletal, soft-tissue, or combined approach is appropriate.

The information on this website is for general educational purposes and does not replace a consultation. Suitability for any procedure, and its potential benefits and risks, can only be determined following an individual clinical assessment. Individual results vary.

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