A new face

4 years ago I used to be a different person. I had a facial disfigurement through a large underbite. I had lived with a face that I hated and couldn't bear to look in the mirror.
Then I wore orthodontic braces for two years and had a major reconstructive surgery on my face. Looking in the mirror was no longer a problem, but even now - 18 months later - I still have issues. I don't know what my issues are, but I know that I find it easier to be alone, than to invite people into my life.

Here are before and after photos. Please don't be mean about my appearance. I do love my new smile!

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It took years to achieve this, and the surgery was 6 hours. They broke my face into pieces and out it back together to correct the skeletal deformity.
Although I have a smile that I love now, I still hope someday I will find the peace and happiness I crave (love would also be nice!)

Wow! Amazing difference. You look great. Show off the new smile!

what a cutie!
I can't imagine the physical and emotional pain this has caused you, yet you have such a great attitude. Best of luck finding more of what will make you truly happy in life

Eirene said:

Here are before and after photos. Please don't be mean about my appearance. I do love my new smile!

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I think you look stunning and I would only be able to say that in here and not in person because I wouldn't have the courage to. You have a better smile than I have.

You have showed amazing courage and determination, Eirene, be really proud of yourself, and your new smile,you look fantastic! Lot's of luck for the future,and finding happiness and love.

How could anyone be mean about how you look?! You look just fine!

Hi Eirene!You look great!

I don't notice anything I'd call a "deformity." Your chin was a bit prominent but that was all. Maybe you were being too self-critical. Glad you've got the origin of the insecurity squared away, however, and hope you can adjust to what you perceived as a problem now being solved.

You look great, you have been through something so hard. I admire your strength, please be kind to yourself. I hope you find what you are looking for.

Hope to see more posts as well .

You look great Eirene. Don't ever let anybody tell you different. Good luck to you.

Wow that's a lot to go through but like everyone else has said you look great! Don't let other people hold you back

wow, you do look like another person - and it is true that the new one looks much better than the previous one (which wasn't completely disfigured either, just had what looks like a large chin). But yes, you got lucky with this surgery You are a very very pretty girl

You're cute.