I had surgery at a university hospital in 2009, and I’ve been living satisfied with the results. I do have a little right-side nerve damage or muscle damage, and it has remained as a side effect.
It was a difficult surgery, but I feel like I’ve lived a much better life than if I hadn’t done it.
I didn’t have the pins removed. Seeing that opinions are still divided on whether it’s better to remove them or not, I don’t think there’s really a need to do it.. I had orthodontic treatment for 4 years before the surgery, so it was hard, but it feels worthwhile in its own way.