Craniofacial
Jaw tumour resection and reconstruction
Facial symmetry was restored and the patient regained a full range of mouth opening — visible in the post-operative photographs taken nine weeks after surgery.
9 weeks post-op
MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY • FACIAL SKELETON & JAWS
Maxillofacial Surgery in Ahmedabad by Dr. Aniket Dave
Treatment of the bones of the face and jaws — facial fractures, corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, TMJ problems and facial deformity — to restore both function and facial harmony.
- Duration1 – 6 hours
- Recovery2 – 6 weeks
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- DowntimeSoft diet 4 – 6 weeks
Craniofacial
What is Maxillofacial Surgery
The procedure, explained.
Maxillofacial surgery is the surgery of the facial skeleton — the bones of the nose, cheek, eye socket and the upper and lower jaws — together with the soft tissues and joints that move them. It sits at the crossroads of trauma, function and appearance, because the face is at once a structure that must work and a structure that must look like itself. The work falls into a few broad strands. Facial trauma is the rebuilding of bones broken in road accidents, falls and assaults — fractures of the nasal bones, the cheekbone (zygoma), the floor and walls of the eye socket (orbit), the lower jaw (mandible) and the midface (the Le Fort pattern of fractures) — where the goal is to set the bones back to their original position and hold them with fine titanium plates and screws. Corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, repositions jaws that are too far forward, too far back or asymmetric, correcting the bite (malocclusion) and the facial imbalance that comes with it — planned in close coordination with an orthodontist. Alongside these sit the management of TMJ (jaw joint) disorders and the correction of established facial deformity. Throughout, Dr. Aniket Dave plans to a single principle: function first — a bite that meets, an airway that breathes, eyes that align and track — with facial harmony restored in the same breath. Modern fixation and 3D planning make outcomes more predictable, and trauma readiness means a broken face can be addressed promptly in Ahmedabad rather than left to set wrongly.
Who is a good candidate
Is this procedure right for you?
Maxillofacial surgery is considered when the bones, joints or bite of the face need to be repaired or repositioned.
- Facial fractures after a road accident, fall or assault (nose, cheekbone, orbit, jaw, midface)
- Malocclusion and facial imbalance from a jaw that is too far forward, too far back or asymmetric
- Open bite, deep bite or crossbite that braces alone cannot correct
- Difficulty chewing, biting or speaking due to jaw position
- Double vision or a sunken eye after an orbital floor fracture
- Chronic jaw-joint (TMJ) pain, clicking or limited mouth opening
- Established facial deformity from old, untreated trauma or developmental difference
- Sleep-disordered breathing where jaw advancement is part of the plan
Dr. Dave's approach
Set the bones right first; the face follows.
A broken or misaligned facial skeleton is corrected to anatomy, not to approximation. For trauma, Dr. Dave reduces fractures back to their pre-injury position and fixes them with low-profile titanium plates and screws placed through hidden incisions wherever possible — inside the mouth, in the eyelid crease, in the hairline — so the repair is functional and discreet. For corrective jaw surgery, planning is the operation: dental models, a CT scan and 3D virtual surgical planning are used to rehearse the move, design cutting guides and predict the bite and the profile before theatre, with the orthodontist aligning the teeth before and after. The aim is always twofold — restore what the face must do (bite, breathe, see, speak) and restore how it should sit (symmetry, proportion, the patient's own features). Surgery is carried out under consultant anaesthesia, and the trauma pathway is built to address fractures promptly before bone begins to set in the wrong place.
The procedure, step by step
What happens on the day.
How a maxillofacial case proceeds, in broad terms.
- 01
Assessment and imaging
Clinical examination, dental occlusion review and CT imaging to map the fractures or plan the jaw movement; photographs from standard angles.
- 02
Planning and coordination
For jaw surgery, 3D virtual planning, dental models and orthodontic alignment; for trauma, a fixation plan and timing decision.
- 03
General anaesthesia
Administered by a consultant anaesthetist; the airway is secured to allow work in and around the mouth. You sleep throughout.
- 04
Access through hidden incisions
Exposure via intra-oral, eyelid-crease or hairline incisions wherever possible to avoid visible facial scars.
- 05
Reduction or repositioning
Fractured bones are reduced to their correct position, or the jaws are cut and moved (osteotomy) to the planned occlusion.
- 06
Plate-and-screw fixation
The bones are held with low-profile titanium plates and screws; the bite is checked and secured before closure.
- 07
Closure and recovery
Layered closure, dissolvable intra-oral sutures where used, and recovery in a monitored setting before the ward.
Recovery timeline
A realistic recovery, day by day.
Day 1 – 3
Facial swelling peaks; managed with cold compresses, head elevation and analgesia. Soft or liquid diet; oral hygiene as instructed.
Week 1
Swelling begins to settle. Skin sutures removed if used. Many patients return to light desk work as comfort allows.
Week 2 – 4
Most visible bruising resolves. Soft diet continues. Jaw-surgery patients begin guided jaw exercises or elastics per plan.
Week 4 – 6
Bone fixation is consolidating; diet is gradually advanced. Trauma patients reviewed for healing on imaging if indicated.
Month 2 – 6
Bone heals fully and the final bite and facial contour settle. Orthodontic finishing continues after jaw surgery; residual swelling fades.
Before & after
Consented patient outcomes.
Published with the patient's written consent and shown unretouched. Graphic photographs stay hidden until you choose to view them.
Cost of maxillofacial surgery in Ahmedabad
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
₹1,00,000—₹5,00,000
Trauma cases are often insured; orthognathic surgery varies with complexity.
Maxillofacial pricing in Ahmedabad ranges widely because the work itself ranges widely — a single isolated jaw fracture is a different undertaking from a two-jaw orthognathic correction with 3D planning, or a panfacial reconstruction after major trauma. Theatre time, the number of fractures or osteotomies, the volume of titanium hardware, imaging and planning, and hospital stay all move the figure. Importantly, facial trauma is commonly covered by health insurance, and we help patients and families with pre-authorisation and documentation. Orthognathic surgery is quoted transparently after planning, when the scope is clear.
- Trauma vs elective orthognathic surgery
- Number of fractures or jaw osteotomies (single vs two-jaw)
- Volume of titanium plates and screws used
- 3D virtual surgical planning and custom guides
- Length of hospital stay and monitoring
- Insurance status and pre-authorisation
Risks & considerations
Honest pre-op disclosure.
Maxillofacial surgery is well-established and safe in trained hands, but it carries real risks that Dr. Dave discusses frankly before surgery.
- Numbness of the lip, chin or cheek from nerve handling — often temporary, occasionally lasting
- Bleeding, infection or wound breakdown (uncommon with sterile technique and antibiotic cover)
- Bite (occlusion) not settling perfectly, sometimes needing orthodontic adjustment
- Hardware that becomes prominent or symptomatic and needs later removal
- Relapse or partial movement of repositioned jaws over time
- Anaesthesia-related risks, particularly with airway sharing (screened pre-op)
Why patients choose Dr. Dave for this procedure
6 specific commitments for maxillofacial surgery.
- M.Ch Plastic Surgery with craniofacial and facial-trauma training
- Restores function and facial harmony together — never bone alone
- Plate-and-screw fixation through hidden incisions to avoid visible scars
- 3D virtual surgical planning for predictable jaw-surgery outcomes
- Coordinated orthognathic care with orthodontists in Ahmedabad
- Trauma-ready pathway so fractures are addressed promptly
Frequently asked
Questions patients ask about maxillofacial surgery.
Maxillofacial surgery works primarily on the bones, joints and bite of the face — repairing fractures or repositioning the jaws. Cosmetic facial surgery reshapes soft tissue and contour for appearance. They often complement each other, and Dr. Dave plans both with the same eye for natural facial harmony.
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Begin your consultation
A private conversation about what's possible.
Forty-five minutes with Dr. Dave. A clinical examination. 3D imaging where relevant. A written plan and transparent quote. No obligation, no upsell — just an honest discussion of your options.