I got double jaw surgery three months ago and let me tell you I went through the same emotions and feelings about my face that you are going through! I promise once the muscle movements starts to come back you will start to feel more like yourself again. Also I think you look great!
I empathise with you - I got a septoplasty this year to breathe better but it's actually made me self-conscious about my nose. Here's hoping you learn to love your new face! X
My sister had bottom jaw surgery three years ago, and it took her almost a year for all of the swelling to go down and for her to regain feeling in both lips. She went through a lot of what you’re describing - she didn’t like how she looked and even got a bit depressed at one point because of it. However, I can happily say that she loves how she looks now and hasn’t looked back!! It might be a tough next year, but you’ll make it through and be happy you decided to do it ❤️❤️
I hope you don’t take this the wrong way - so many positive comments below about your new face BUT I do want to validate what you’re seeing, you do look different. I personally think it’s because your cheeks and jaw are slimmer and thus your nose is now a more prominent feature than it used to be. I don’t think you look puffy anymore, actually think your face shape is slimmer overall!
@@laker4life36 Actually probably not! i had an even more invasive jaw surgery and they dont show you a mock up of what your face will look like, just before and afters of other people
I know that because it’s your face and because you see yourself in the mirror everyday you might feel like you look weird but from an outside perspective you really do look great.
IMO, your face looks great, especially when you have a big smile that shows your teeth. Shelby 2.0. Do a screenshot at 3:37 and look at it. The muscles will finish healing and this how great you'll look all the time.
I like your face. Everyone you know likes your face. My face is also kind of frozen because I have cerebral palsy and my animation muscles don’t work like other people’s faces do. So I understand a little bit about this.
I believe your nose does look different and your upper lip does look frozen still. But I can see that your nose is looking more normal and you are gaining some movement in that lip. It’s just really slow. Remember that you had a major surgery and everyone recovers differently. You look very beautiful. You’re doing great. Keep it up. ❤️
1 month post this surgery and feeling all the same!!! It truly is an identity crisis. So thankful to have had you and your videos through this process! Honestly has been tougher mentally than physically!
Shelby, I think you're absolutely killing life right now! Getting into real estate with Monica and growing your channel. It's super impressive to see. And you look absolutely beautiful! But I know you've seen your face your whole life so of course you'll pick up the changes no one else can see... I'm glad you know that it's a temporary thing until your facial muscles grow back. You look beautiful to us!
I had jaw surgery 2 years ago and cried everyday looking in the mirror. My swelling didn’t completely go down for about 1.5 years after my surgery and I’m finally starting to feel and accept myself again! I know it’s hard in the beginning but it will get so much better! I also do not have full nerves back I’m my chin, and at this point they said I won’t haha which is not a big deal because I’m so happy with my new jaw! You got this girl, it just takes time to find yourself again. Never feel bad for being upset or unsure about your appearance, you’re beautiful and in time you’ll begin to feel normal again (especially after you start eating real food again)!! This is your jaw surgery journey and take full advantage of every feeling and experience it flys by
Stay strong. Seeing you tear up in the car actually made me almost start crying. I had a bad accident and my face and body looks different now too and it’s so fuckin hard to look in the mirror. strong and take it one day at a time . You are still beautiful
Don't worry about your nose too much, trust me, my nose looked exactly like yours when it was swollen, even though its a completely different shape, it's still swollen, give it time, don't think about it too much and you'll see your end results eventually. My nose was swollen for 2 months and then went back to normal. The swelling won't go down in one day, it may already be going down little by little and you don't know. You'll get through it, stay positive.
Your face honestly looks like its 100% and i really think in 6 mos time its gonna be completely good. Like u mentioned in a prevous video, ppl have different recovery times.
Hi Shelby! I’m almost 5 most post-op my double jaw surgery and have experienced all the feelings you talked about... I know that people say that your final results are at 3 months post-op, but my surgeon really says to give it a year! I already see such a difference between 3 months post-op and now, especially my facial movements (specifically my upper lip). It’s so hard to be patient, but I am really hopeful that by 1 year I will be so happy with my results!
Hang in there babe! My body has changed ~drastically~ because of my chronic illness and I totally get what you’re going through. It’s a disconcerting feeling when you look in the mirror and don’t look like yourself, it’s like a form of body dysmorphia. Give it time and give yourself grace. With time, you’ll get used to it and the muscles will improve. You will have more hard days but you’ll have less and less bad days as time passes. When you’re having a bad day, don’t be hard on yourself, let yourself feel everything you need to feel and don’t beat yourself up for feeling that way. What you’re going through is hard but also normal! Take it day by day and you’ll get through it ❤️
You are so strong for what you’ve gotten through this year. It’s been amazing to watch this journey, you keep it together so much better than I ever would
Shelby! You are still in the early stages and look great - imagine how even more stunning you will look once fully healed 👀 thank you for documenting your progress
I completely understand! After jaw surgery I remember having multiple breakdowns about how much I hated my new face. But, just remember that the full swelling takes about six months to a year to fully go down and for you to see what your face will actually look like. Also, I will never forget how weird it was to eat solid food for the first time. I remember I got to the point where I was so hungry that I would swallow foods whole because I couldn’t handle soft foods anymore. But (after re-learning to chew) eating harder foods made such a difference! It helped me regain feeling in certain parts of my face which really helped with expression. Unfortunately, I still don’t have complete feeling in parts of my face and it’s 6 years post-op, but I definitely don’t regret my decision to get jaw surgery.❤️
i don’t even know if you’ll see this but i started accutane at about the same time you started your surgery journey and i went through a really hard time in the beginning with it cause it made my acne way way worse. just watching someone else go through an intense life change that affected their appearance made me feel less alone and i just want to say thank you because when i was really depressed about my appearance, watching someone else persist through something similar gave me strength not to give up on myself and also that the human body needs time to heal. so thank you shelby, you genuinely made a difference in my life these last couple months.
I was definitely thinking what you said at 4:40. It’s just your expressions aren’t completely back to normal, which is making you think it’s your physical face. You’ve still got healing time!!
Shelby! Your upbeat enthusiasm and work ethic continue to inspire me! Thank you so much for these videos. They honestly get me out of the short-term to focus on the step-by-step to achieving long-term goals. So glad you're sharing your jaw surgery journey with us. I see improvement (returning to your pre-op face) in every video.
The easiest way to get through this is telling yourself that this was how you were supposed to look like in the first place. Your nose actually resembles Monica's more now, and since she's your twin that's not a bad thing haha.
Just removing the wire made a big difference, confirming my impression that the constraints on your mouth movement were a big part of the difference in how you look. I'm sure as you get more of that movement back you'll see even more improvement.
I got jaw surgery in January, and I honestly didn't feel okay with how I looked until about 7- 8 months post op. It's natural to go through some sort of identity crisis, because it's your face and something you've spent your entire life looking at. But take solace in that you are still swollen (like way more than you think you are) and everything will settle in eventually. Also I still can't even feel parts of my face even now.
The emotions associated with adjusting to seeing your face differently are so valid! About 6 months ago I experienced an injury to my face that still hasn't healed completely and although people tell you you look "normal," it can be hard to see yourself in the mirror! It will get better and you will start to feel like yourself again before you know it! You'll get through this, stay strong!!!
I see so much healing! It is a process and you will continue to heal over time. As you eat, as swelling reduces, muscle movement is restored, and everything settles into place you will begin to feel like yourself again. It is still quite early in the process. And that is a major surgery. You look beautiful, and things are only going to get better.
I got double jaw surgery a few years back while in college so I totally get it and felt the same way! I found that it took about 9 months to fully de-swell (the last like 10% of swelling took a while to finally come down) but for the most part my face looks pretty similar to how it looked pre-surgery, with full mobility and all!!
I think it’s okay to feel the way you do. Your feelings are valid. You’ve had a procedure and it’s taking some time for everything to heal. You’re still adorable. I bet if on your next vlog you’d leave a question for your viewers and supporters about an experience they’ve had or how they’ve changed, physically, with time and how they adapted to that change. Would be interesting to see everyone’s reply.
Your feelings are totally your own but while you do look slightly different, I think you look amazing! Anyone else see a mix of Kristin Cavallari x Avril Lavigne?
I noticed a big difference in your face just as soon as I saw you after your appointment! YOU are one lucky woman and a real charmer! Love yourself because you are super!!
Honeyyyy u look sooo good. It’s still swollen. U look the same as before, it’s just swollen. I’m getting my surgery on Tuesday and your videos helped me so much make the right decision. I also had my parents watch them too so they know what to expect with me.
I can only imagine how hard it is to see a different face than you’re used to seeing. You look beautiful but I’m sure it’s still something to get used to and fully accept. I know you expected some change but I know it’s different “knowing” vs “experiencing”. I hope it gets easier soon
Hi Shelby i had rhinoplasty, it took one year before my nose got its shape and swollen completely went away. One thing you can do is to massage your face daily to shape it differently. You should look into it. Personally ithink you look good. The most importantly is that your jaw doesn't hurt. Dont be hard on yourself!
I got alarplasty and it took 3 to 6 months for the swelling to subside. It already looks okay after a month, but I really appreciated the results and all the swelling and muscles settled after 6 months. Imagine breaking and realigning your jaw, I'd expect that to normalize longer than 3 months
You have nothing to worry about, you are viewed as the sum total of your personality and intellegence. You are fundamentality strong and that leads to a powerful, beautiful example for others. You have inherent advantages beyond most people.
Girl, you look better and better each week! You can totally see the difference in swelling going down. Give it some time and you will be back to your normal. You are beautiful right now.
yea, its weird, she does it with the weeks too. I think she means she's starting into her 3rd month? Like last week she wrote 8 weeks, but it was really the end of her 7th, and beginning her 8th.
@@lisakelly2194 IIRC she said she had the surgery on 10/16 so it hasn't even been two months. She's probably got too much on her mind right now and slipped up. Or it could be a simple typo she didn't catch. The title at the start of the video says two months which is correct.
When I had rhinoplasty they told me it would take up to a year for me to heal correctly and for my nose to “settle”! Don’t get too stressed out. It takes quite sometime to get used to the difference! I think you look great! :)
I think the voice over was the best, I was thinking that same thing, and I guess those things take time. But you're still the same person that's all that matters.
I can honestly see what you said about your animation muscles. It's def makes sense. The wires getting removed made a HUGE difference. You'll get there!! You've went through alot! Be proud of yourself and remind yourself of the benefits and how much you've been resilient. Just like the swelling went down, the muscles will be back. So proud of u+
Not looking forward to chewing again for the first time after watching this one! Thanks for posting all of these and giving all of us who have had to endure this surgery an idea as to what we're in for.
3 months after my surgery I didn’t like my face either. I would cry and cry, feeling like I messed up my face. No one told me that I really need to wait 6-12 months to see the results. I would say once I hit 6 months post op I really started to see what I would look like, and it took another 6 months to really see the final results!
You’re not alone. I wasn’t really happy after my surgery for a while for the same reason. But it got better and now I’m 100% happy with the results. You look great through. 👍🏼
girl you are young and beautiful and have an amazing life! Take time to mourn the face you had, but don't waste too much time being sad please ❤️ you're amazing and perfect just as you are, truly!
Shelby, you look wonderful and don't worry gal, it will take time, Don't compare yourself now with the previous photos/videos, you're still you, and keep going.
I had this surgery, I struggled with the same thing you did. Im telling you you're still swollen. Full results will take 1 year. I would say 80 percent of the swelling is gone at 6 months and then the last 20 percent goes away over the next 6 months. I should also mention you look a lot better. You have a perfect bite and perfect smile. Please be patient and remember that you're beautiful and I'm not just saying that to make you feel better!
I was gonna say your face is definitely looking way better than before. I noticed it was the lack of muscle movement in your jaw while you speak that is psyching you out. Looks great relaxed.
Not a regular, but your surgery journey caught my attention in the feed. Love how real you've been. Well done, you're making noticeable improvements :)
Girl you’re so strong. I admire you. When you were chewing that pizza it looked so painful but you kept going. I would’ve just gave up and stick to soft foods. You got this❤️❤️ it’ll get better
I completely get your identity crisis. I’m in the same boat as you. I got lower jaw surgery 3 months ago and I hate my new look. I’m still trying to get used to it but just remember that every month, it gets better. I’m sure you will look back to the way you used to look.
Hi Shelby! I got double jaw surgery when I was in high school and I can totally relate to how you’re feeling. It took about a full year for all the swelling to be completely gone, and by that time I was totally happy with the results! Hang in there 💜💜
i think the thing with surgery is we are so ready to fix what bothers us but forget that it can be a BIG shock to ourselves to realized we have permanently changed! i’m going through the same thing with my surgery recovery!
I think starting to chew is going to make the biggest difference. You move your face so much when you chew and you haven't done that for 2 months! I think your animation will come back in the next few weeks
It's definitely the muscles. Once you get control of them again, your face is going to look so much better! Keep doing facial muscle exercises and you'll be back to normal in no time 🙂 Btw, the pizza eating was hilarious 😂
I started following you recently and seeing the difference is amazing! Give yourself some grace, you had major surgery but I’m loving your results! Def less swollen, a little stiff but as your work the muscle more it’ll feel more natural 💕
Hey, i had this surgery done last year - and i hated to look at my new face for the first 6 months but it does get better. You are gonna love the results but you have to give it time - lots of love from denmark
I am 1 week post op from DJS. In my country it is required to undergo (free) counselling sessions after surgery to help come to terms with looking different. It's only natural to feel confused and weirded out by not seeing the same person you've seen your whole life. I find it strange that in the US surgeons/health care professionals don't recommend counselling afterwards to come to terms with it. Maybe it is something you should consider. Sorry for my long rant, sending you lots of love and strength
I felt the EXACT same way. You are absolutely correct that the muscles are still kind of frozen and the numbness affects how you can move your lips and speak. I promise you it will get better ❤️ I know it sounds like an eternity but it was 2 years before I was okay with my face. I got upset often in the first couple of years. Have a good cry and then break open some wine and delicious food. Keep good company and do your facial exercises!
I had a bone graft before getting my dental implants in, and I felt the same way! I literally cried saying I would never look the same again. It takes time 💕
It takes more time to heal completely. Your face will still be changing in months. Trust me, As a dentist I know many patients who didn’t like their look first but they end up liking it.
I'm so glad you were able to see what we see at least a little bit - you still look like you! I think once you get full use of your "animation" muscles you will be much happier with your new face!
I feel for you girl!! I noticed in your last video about the top lip, but I thought you could t feel it but the muscles just aren’t moving yet. I hope when they do you feel more at ease with your face, having something Change that you spent your whole life looking at is a big deal! You’re allowed to get upset! I can notice the change but I honestly thought it was the lip not moving right yet so I hope it works out and it is okay/ you become more okay with the changes, you’re doing so well! 💕🙂
Your face looks great! I think you’re just super critical of yourself, which anyone would be. When I had a total thyroidectomy from cancer, I had a huge scar across my neck for months and was convinced that everyone could see it and would stare or judge me. And my fsce was so swollen too which is how so nicely captured in my license picture lol
I get it. I worked for Clinique for years and one thing I remember that everyone had issues with their face. Even the most beautiful women would focus on a freckle and say it would depress them to look at it. My lesson was to take seriously what my customers were saying because if it was important to them it was important to me. You do look great Shelby!
There is no face problem...none. Every straight guy on any campus in Seattle would crawl a hundred yards through ground glass just for a date with you.
I think its legit the facial animation like you had said, and i'm sure anyone going from looking at themselves a certain way for their whole life would be scared or sad or shocked for a long while. its a real adjustment
I had jaw surgery in high school, so I feel your pain girl! Don’t worry about not liking your face just yet. Your facial muscles tend to atrophy a bit after jaw surgery since they’re not being used like before. As you regain your strength and use those muscles throughout your healing process you’ll like your face a lot more 💜 I know it sounds crazy but give it a year or so lol
Please don’t be so critical. You have more time to heal and you look beautiful.
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I got double jaw surgery three months ago and let me tell you I went through the same emotions and feelings about my face that you are going through! I promise once the muscle movements starts to come back you will start to feel more like yourself again. Also I think you look great!
I empathise with you - I got a septoplasty this year to breathe better but it's actually made me self-conscious about my nose. Here's hoping you learn to love your new face! X
How long did it take you to recover from that
@@samiribnsaif from the septoplasty? Two weeks.
I literally had a septoplasty procedure yesterday - here’s to hoping I can finally breathe through my left nostril 👃
So the surgery changed the look of your nose???, I thought that it will just help you to breath better
Oh my goodness its so cool to see you on this channel!
My sister had bottom jaw surgery three years ago, and it took her almost a year for all of the swelling to go down and for her to regain feeling in both lips. She went through a lot of what you’re describing - she didn’t like how she looked and even got a bit depressed at one point because of it. However, I can happily say that she loves how she looks now and hasn’t looked back!! It might be a tough next year, but you’ll make it through and be happy you decided to do it ❤️❤️
I hope you don’t take this the wrong way - so many positive comments below about your new face BUT I do want to validate what you’re seeing, you do look different. I personally think it’s because your cheeks and jaw are slimmer and thus your nose is now a more prominent feature than it used to be. I don’t think you look puffy anymore, actually think your face shape is slimmer overall!
perfectly worded!!
It's clear to me that she has lost a decent amount of weight since she has been on a different diet since the surgery.
You would’ve thought that they would’ve shown her a photoshop of what the final result would look like. Why are there any surprises here?
@@laker4life36 Actually probably not! i had an even more invasive jaw surgery and they dont show you a mock up of what your face will look like, just before and afters of other people
@aena mustafa she had it for medical reasons because it was extremely difficult for her to chew food. She talks about it in her vlog
I know that because it’s your face and because you see yourself in the mirror everyday you might feel like you look weird but from an outside perspective you really do look great.
I was thinking when she starts chewing hard food she’ll train those muscles. She will back to normal soon!
IMO, your face looks great, especially when you have a big smile that shows your teeth. Shelby 2.0. Do a screenshot at 3:37 and look at it. The muscles will finish healing and this how great you'll look all the time.
I notice everything about my own face, the smallest things when nobody sees those things so I get it!
I like your face. Everyone you know likes your face.
My face is also kind of frozen because I have cerebral palsy and my animation muscles don’t work like other people’s faces do. So I understand a little bit about this.
Aww Shelby you look so beautiful but I can’t imagine how hard it is to have your face change so suddenly.
Huge difference after they took that wire out!
Agreed
Shelby I really think you’re gonna get more movement back in your upper lip and it’ll be a game changer!
I believe your nose does look different and your upper lip does look frozen still. But I can see that your nose is looking more normal and you are gaining some movement in that lip. It’s just really slow.
Remember that you had a major surgery and everyone recovers differently.
You look very beautiful. You’re doing great. Keep it up. ❤️
One year from now - this will be a distant memory, just like 2020 - hang in there!
1 month post this surgery and feeling all the same!!! It truly is an identity crisis. So thankful to have had you and your videos through this process! Honestly has been tougher mentally than physically!
Shelby, I think you're absolutely killing life right now! Getting into real estate with Monica and growing your channel. It's super impressive to see.
And you look absolutely beautiful! But I know you've seen your face your whole life so of course you'll pick up the changes no one else can see... I'm glad you know that it's a temporary thing until your facial muscles grow back. You look beautiful to us!
I had jaw surgery 2 years ago and cried everyday looking in the mirror. My swelling didn’t completely go down for about 1.5 years after my surgery and I’m finally starting to feel and accept myself again! I know it’s hard in the beginning but it will get so much better! I also do not have full nerves back I’m my chin, and at this point they said I won’t haha which is not a big deal because I’m so happy with my new jaw! You got this girl, it just takes time to find yourself again. Never feel bad for being upset or unsure about your appearance, you’re beautiful and in time you’ll begin to feel normal again (especially after you start eating real food again)!! This is your jaw surgery journey and take full advantage of every feeling and experience it flys by
hey! are you happy you got the surgery in the end? do you think it was worth it?
Stay strong. Seeing you tear up in the car actually made me almost start crying. I had a bad accident and my face and body looks different now too and it’s so fuckin hard to look in the mirror. strong and take it one day at a time . You are still beautiful
Don't worry about your nose too much, trust me, my nose looked exactly like yours when it was swollen, even though its a completely different shape, it's still swollen, give it time, don't think about it too much and you'll see your end results eventually. My nose was swollen for 2 months and then went back to normal. The swelling won't go down in one day, it may already be going down little by little and you don't know. You'll get through it, stay positive.
You look so much more like Monica now after this surgery.
Your face honestly looks like its 100% and i really think in 6 mos time its gonna be completely good. Like u mentioned in a prevous video, ppl have different recovery times.
Hi Shelby! I’m almost 5 most post-op my double jaw surgery and have experienced all the feelings you talked about... I know that people say that your final results are at 3 months post-op, but my surgeon really says to give it a year! I already see such a difference between 3 months post-op and now, especially my facial movements (specifically my upper lip). It’s so hard to be patient, but I am really hopeful that by 1 year I will be so happy with my results!
being here when it says "no views" feels so good
Hang in there babe! My body has changed ~drastically~ because of my chronic illness and I totally get what you’re going through. It’s a disconcerting feeling when you look in the mirror and don’t look like yourself, it’s like a form of body dysmorphia. Give it time and give yourself grace. With time, you’ll get used to it and the muscles will improve. You will have more hard days but you’ll have less and less bad days as time passes. When you’re having a bad day, don’t be hard on yourself, let yourself feel everything you need to feel and don’t beat yourself up for feeling that way. What you’re going through is hard but also normal! Take it day by day and you’ll get through it ❤️
You are so strong for what you’ve gotten through this year. It’s been amazing to watch this journey, you keep it together so much better than I ever would
Shelby! You are still in the early stages and look great - imagine how even more stunning you will look once fully healed 👀 thank you for documenting your progress
Lol Monica kinda looked like Tom Holland when she said she looks like a boy
OMG YES! 😂
I completely understand! After jaw surgery I remember having multiple breakdowns about how much I hated my new face. But, just remember that the full swelling takes about six months to a year to fully go down and for you to see what your face will actually look like.
Also, I will never forget how weird it was to eat solid food for the first time. I remember I got to the point where I was so hungry that I would swallow foods whole because I couldn’t handle soft foods anymore. But (after re-learning to chew) eating harder foods made such a difference! It helped me regain feeling in certain parts of my face which really helped with expression.
Unfortunately, I still don’t have complete feeling in parts of my face and it’s 6 years post-op, but I definitely don’t regret my decision to get jaw surgery.❤️
Do you like your new face now?
i don’t even know if you’ll see this but i started accutane at about the same time you started your surgery journey and i went through a really hard time in the beginning with it cause it made my acne way way worse. just watching someone else go through an intense life change that affected their appearance made me feel less alone and i just want to say thank you because when i was really depressed about my appearance, watching someone else persist through something similar gave me strength not to give up on myself and also that the human body needs time to heal. so thank you shelby, you genuinely made a difference in my life these last couple months.
I was definitely thinking what you said at 4:40. It’s just your expressions aren’t completely back to normal, which is making you think it’s your physical face. You’ve still got healing time!!
Shelby! Your upbeat enthusiasm and work ethic continue to inspire me! Thank you so much for these videos. They honestly get me out of the short-term to focus on the step-by-step to achieving long-term goals. So glad you're sharing your jaw surgery journey with us. I see improvement (returning to your pre-op face) in every video.
The easiest way to get through this is telling yourself that this was how you were supposed to look like in the first place. Your nose actually resembles Monica's more now, and since she's your twin that's not a bad thing haha.
Just removing the wire made a big difference, confirming my impression that the constraints on your mouth movement were a big part of the difference in how you look. I'm sure as you get more of that movement back you'll see even more improvement.
I got jaw surgery in January, and I honestly didn't feel okay with how I looked until about 7- 8 months post op. It's natural to go through some sort of identity crisis, because it's your face and something you've spent your entire life looking at. But take solace in that you are still swollen (like way more than you think you are) and everything will settle in eventually. Also I still can't even feel parts of my face even now.
What an amazing and positive thing for you to say! I’m her BF (she just doesn’t know it yet😂) and I was touched by your uplifting words. Well said!
I can’t believe how much you and Monica look alike now since your surgery! You are both gorgeous and love following you both!
The emotions associated with adjusting to seeing your face differently are so valid! About 6 months ago I experienced an injury to my face that still hasn't healed completely and although people tell you you look "normal," it can be hard to see yourself in the mirror! It will get better and you will start to feel like yourself again before you know it! You'll get through this, stay strong!!!
I see so much healing! It is a process and you will continue to heal over time. As you eat, as swelling reduces, muscle movement is restored, and everything settles into place you will begin to feel like yourself again. It is still quite early in the process. And that is a major surgery. You look beautiful, and things are only going to get better.
I got double jaw surgery a few years back while in college so I totally get it and felt the same way! I found that it took about 9 months to fully de-swell (the last like 10% of swelling took a while to finally come down) but for the most part my face looks pretty similar to how it looked pre-surgery, with full mobility and all!!
I think it’s okay to feel the way you do. Your feelings are valid. You’ve had a procedure and it’s taking some time for everything to heal. You’re still adorable. I bet if on your next vlog you’d leave a question for your viewers and supporters about an experience they’ve had or how they’ve changed, physically, with time and how they adapted to that change. Would be interesting to see everyone’s reply.
Your feelings are totally your own but while you do look slightly different, I think you look amazing!
Anyone else see a mix of Kristin Cavallari x Avril Lavigne?
I noticed a big difference in your face just as soon as I saw you after your appointment! YOU are one lucky woman and a real charmer! Love yourself because you are super!!
Honeyyyy u look sooo good. It’s still swollen. U look the same as before, it’s just swollen. I’m getting my surgery on Tuesday and your videos helped me so much make the right decision. I also had my parents watch them too so they know what to expect with me.
I can only imagine how hard it is to see a different face than you’re used to seeing. You look beautiful but I’m sure it’s still something to get used to and fully accept. I know you expected some change but I know it’s different “knowing” vs “experiencing”. I hope it gets easier soon
Omg Shelby you’re gorgeous!!! Before and after!! This hurts my heart to see ugh🥺
Hi Shelby i had rhinoplasty, it took one year before my nose got its shape and swollen completely went away. One thing you can do is to massage your face daily to shape it differently. You should look into it. Personally ithink you look good. The most importantly is that your jaw doesn't hurt. Dont be hard on yourself!
I got alarplasty and it took 3 to 6 months for the swelling to subside. It already looks okay after a month, but I really appreciated the results and all the swelling and muscles settled after 6 months. Imagine breaking and realigning your jaw, I'd expect that to normalize longer than 3 months
Hey, I've been a sub for a while now, just wanted to say I think you're really pretty post-op!
You have nothing to worry about, you are viewed as the sum total of your personality and intellegence. You are fundamentality strong and that leads to a powerful, beautiful example for others. You have inherent advantages beyond most people.
Girl, you look better and better each week! You can totally see the difference in swelling going down. Give it some time and you will be back to your normal. You are beautiful right now.
As soon as you started tearing up, so did I! You look gorgeous as always and I am sure it will take a while for the entire healing to complete.
In a year your face will look totally fine Shelby!! Just be patience 💗 You went through the worst you were so scared 😂😂
Did you mean 2 months post op? Your title says 3.
I was about to type the same.
yea, its weird, she does it with the weeks too. I think she means she's starting into her 3rd month? Like last week she wrote 8 weeks, but it was really the end of her 7th, and beginning her 8th.
It just feels too long for her 😆
@@lisakelly2194 IIRC she said she had the surgery on 10/16 so it hasn't even been two months. She's probably got too much on her mind right now and slipped up. Or it could be a simple typo she didn't catch. The title at the start of the video says two months which is correct.
When I had rhinoplasty they told me it would take up to a year for me to heal correctly and for my nose to “settle”!
Don’t get too stressed out. It takes quite sometime to get used to the difference! I think you look great! :)
Poor thing, so sorry it been so hard!I hope you’re healing well and feeling better! Don’t worry, Shelby, you look beautiful!
I think the voice over was the best, I was thinking that same thing, and I guess those things take time. But you're still the same person that's all that matters.
I can honestly see what you said about your animation muscles. It's def makes sense. The wires getting removed made a HUGE difference. You'll get there!! You've went through alot! Be proud of yourself and remind yourself of the benefits and how much you've been resilient. Just like the swelling went down, the muscles will be back. So proud of u+
Not looking forward to chewing again for the first time after watching this one!
Thanks for posting all of these and giving all of us who have had to endure this surgery an idea as to what we're in for.
3 months after my surgery I didn’t like my face either. I would cry and cry, feeling like I messed up my face. No one told me that I really need to wait 6-12 months to see the results. I would say once I hit 6 months post op I really started to see what I would look like, and it took another 6 months to really see the final results!
Whatever wire they took out makes such a big difference! It will come back!!
I get so excited when I see your notification!! You look so much better!!
I am sorry to see you struggling with your new face...😔 I hope you will feel better soon 🤞🏻😊❤️
You’re not alone. I wasn’t really happy after my surgery for a while for the same reason. But it got better and now I’m 100% happy with the results. You look great through. 👍🏼
You're looking good shelby don't worry about it
girl you are young and beautiful and have an amazing life! Take time to mourn the face you had, but don't waste too much time being sad please ❤️ you're amazing and perfect just as you are, truly!
Pizza you would think is softer hard food, but it's actually super hard to chew. 🤣
THIS! I've got TMJ and Pizzas are one of the hardest things to chew for me. Some breads are also really difficult
Shelby, you look wonderful and don't worry gal, it will take time, Don't compare yourself now with the previous photos/videos, you're still you, and keep going.
I had this surgery, I struggled with the same thing you did. Im telling you you're still swollen. Full results will take 1 year. I would say 80 percent of the swelling is gone at 6 months and then the last 20 percent goes away over the next 6 months. I should also mention you look a lot better. You have a perfect bite and perfect smile. Please be patient and remember that you're beautiful and I'm not just saying that to make you feel better!
I was gonna say your face is definitely looking way better than before. I noticed it was the lack of muscle movement in your jaw while you speak that is psyching you out. Looks great relaxed.
Not a regular, but your surgery journey caught my attention in the feed. Love how real you've been. Well done, you're making noticeable improvements :)
Girl you’re so strong. I admire you. When you were chewing that pizza it looked so painful but you kept going. I would’ve just gave up and stick to soft foods. You got this❤️❤️ it’ll get better
your smile is so big and bright, shelby! you look beautiful
I completely get your identity crisis. I’m in the same boat as you. I got lower jaw surgery 3 months ago and I hate my new look. I’m still trying to get used to it but just remember that every month, it gets better. I’m sure you will look back to the way you used to look.
Whatever filter u did this time for the thumbnail looks WAY better gf! Love it! No dark casts of anything!
Hi Shelby! I got double jaw surgery when I was in high school and I can totally relate to how you’re feeling. It took about a full year for all the swelling to be completely gone, and by that time I was totally happy with the results! Hang in there 💜💜
YOU LOOK SO GOOD SHELBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ending was funny. You are having a hard time eating and Staying Alive comes on.Right on point 👌
i think the thing with surgery is we are so ready to fix what bothers us but forget that it can be a BIG shock to ourselves to realized we have permanently changed! i’m going through the same thing with my surgery recovery!
I think starting to chew is going to make the biggest difference. You move your face so much when you chew and you haven't done that for 2 months! I think your animation will come back in the next few weeks
Aww thanks for sharing your experience. I currently contemplating surgery for my overbite. Congratulations on making it through❤🎉
It's definitely the muscles. Once you get control of them again, your face is going to look so much better! Keep doing facial muscle exercises and you'll be back to normal in no time 🙂
Btw, the pizza eating was hilarious 😂
I started following you recently and seeing the difference is amazing! Give yourself some grace, you had major surgery but I’m loving your results! Def less swollen, a little stiff but as your work the muscle more it’ll feel more natural 💕
I feel so bad your doctor didn’t tell you that your face would change that much.
Hey, i had this surgery done last year - and i hated to look at my new face for the first 6 months but it does get better. You are gonna love the results but you have to give it time - lots of love from denmark
I am 1 week post op from DJS. In my country it is required to undergo (free) counselling sessions after surgery to help come to terms with looking different. It's only natural to feel confused and weirded out by not seeing the same person you've seen your whole life. I find it strange that in the US surgeons/health care professionals don't recommend counselling afterwards to come to terms with it. Maybe it is something you should consider. Sorry for my long rant, sending you lots of love and strength
I’m almost at 4 weeks post op for my underbite and I’m so looking forward to pizza. Thanks for being so candid in your video
People saying that you look pretty in 3, 2, 1:
But you really look pretty tho.
She’s absolutely adorable.
you will be Fine Rome was not built in a Day
Try not to be so down and anxious. You’ll get there.
I felt the EXACT same way. You are absolutely correct that the muscles are still kind of frozen and the numbness affects how you can move your lips and speak. I promise you it will get better ❤️ I know it sounds like an eternity but it was 2 years before I was okay with my face. I got upset often in the first couple of years. Have a good cry and then break open some wine and delicious food. Keep good company and do your facial exercises!
Give it 6 months and when you start chewing harder foods again, your face will change more.
I had a bone graft before getting my dental implants in, and I felt the same way! I literally cried saying I would never look the same again. It takes time 💕
You look really good, you are comparing your face with a fully makeuped previous face.
It takes more time to heal completely. Your face will still be changing in months. Trust me, As a dentist I know many patients who didn’t like their look first but they end up liking it.
I'm so glad you were able to see what we see at least a little bit - you still look like you! I think once you get full use of your "animation" muscles you will be much happier with your new face!
I feel for you girl!! I noticed in your last video about the top lip, but I thought you could t feel it but the muscles just aren’t moving yet. I hope when they do you feel more at ease with your face, having something Change that you spent your whole life looking at is a big deal! You’re allowed to get upset! I can notice the change but I honestly thought it was the lip not moving right yet so I hope it works out and it is okay/ you become more okay with the changes, you’re doing so well! 💕🙂
Your face looks great! I think you’re just super critical of yourself, which anyone would be. When I had a total thyroidectomy from cancer, I had a huge scar across my neck for months and was convinced that everyone could see it and would stare or judge me. And my fsce was so swollen too which is how so nicely captured in my license picture lol
I get it. I worked for Clinique for years and one thing I remember that everyone had issues with their face. Even the most beautiful women would focus on a freckle and say it would depress them to look at it. My lesson was to take seriously what my customers were saying because if it was important to them it was important to me. You do look great Shelby!
There is no face problem...none.
Every straight guy on any campus in Seattle would crawl a hundred yards through ground glass just for a date with you.
I think its legit the facial animation like you had said, and i'm sure anyone going from looking at themselves a certain way for their whole life would be scared or sad or shocked for a long while. its a real adjustment
I had jaw surgery in high school, so I feel your pain girl! Don’t worry about not liking your face just yet. Your facial muscles tend to atrophy a bit after jaw surgery since they’re not being used like before. As you regain your strength and use those muscles throughout your healing process you’ll like your face a lot more 💜 I know it sounds crazy but give it a year or so lol