06/14/2026
**15 Months.**
Most people notice the changes in my profile, my smile, and my facial balance.
What excites me most isn't what happened on the outside.
It's what happened behind it.
Swipe to see my airway before and after orthognathic surgery. >>>
The goal was never simply to change how I looked.
The goal was to create a structure that better supports breathing, tongue posture, sleep, function, and long-term health.
As a myofunctional therapist, I often explain that surgery changes anatomy—but it doesn't automatically change muscle patterns.
The tongue still needs a place to rest.
The lips still need to learn to stay together.
The muscles still need to adapt to a completely new foundation.
This is why I believe so strongly in the partnership between orthognathic surgery and myofunctional therapy.
One creates the space.
The other teaches the body how to use it.
Looking at these images reminds me of a lesson I learned through my own journey:
**When structure and function finally begin working together, everything changes.**
Questions about orthognathic surgery, airway health, or the role of myofunctional therapy before and after surgery? Drop them below or send me a message. I'd be happy to share what I've learned—both as a myofunctional therapist and as a patient.