What is Orthognathic Surgery?
Orthognathic Surgery is jaw surgery or surgery to correct the function of the jaw. It is performed to help patients bite correctly, to correct underbites or overbites, speak with clarity and, sometimes, to help them breathe more easily. The procedure can take up to two to four hours.
Is Orthognathic Surgery painful?
Orthognathic Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and patients should not feel pain during the procedure.
How long does recovery after Orthognathic Surgery take?
Patients take one to four weeks to recover from jaw surgery for a single jaw. They may take six to eight weeks to recover from double jaw surgery. Recovery depends on each individual patient. Patients should not travel by air until cleared to do so by their surgeon.
What post-operative care is required after Orthognathic Surgery?
Patients should sleep on their backs with their head elevated for at least a week. They should try to talk and exercise their jaw. They should take short walks. They should not do strenuous exercises or lift heavy objects for at least two months after surgery. They can place hot or cold packs on the swollen area to bring down any swelling. They should take all the prescribed medications correctly.
What are the alternatives to Orthognathic Surgery?
Alternatives to Orthognathic Surgery include surgically placing facial implants, anti-aging injectables, orthodontic bite correction, using braces, or nonsurgical overbite and underbite correction using other dental techniques.
Why do tourists visit Cyprus?
Cyprus is a small, sunny country with a friendly people. Cyprus has many options for tourists to enjoy a great holiday. Cyprus has beautiful Mediterranean beaches, waterfalls, salt lakes and verdant forests. Cyprus is also home to ancient buildings dating back to the Greeks. It has interesting museums and art galleries. Cyprus offers a unique local cuisine that blends both Turkish and Greek food and delicacies of fresh fish. Accommodation options in Cyprus include luxury hotels, resorts and villas, budget hotels and apartments.
Why do International patients visit Cyprus?
Private clinics in Cyprus are well-equipped and offer high quality specialist medical, dental and surgical services for international patients. Many of the hospitals and clinics in Cyprus offer packages that combine a holiday with your treatment, accommodation, transportation and interpreter services, if required.
How do I get to Cyprus?
Cyprus has four international airports that serve well-known tourist destinations in the country. Most hospitals and clinics arrange airport transfers as part of the medical tourism package.
What are the visa requirements for patients travelling for medical treatments to Cyprus?
Cyprus is a member of the European Union and tourists from EU member nations do not require a visa to visit Cyprus. There is no specific visa for patients travelling for medical treatments to Cyprus. Patients can travel to Cyprus for medical treatment on a travel visa. Details on how to obtain a travel visa is available at the website: http://www.cyprusvisa.eu/
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