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Fixing Errors — The Real Way to AscendThis thread breaks down a few ways to ascend, enjoy. (PS: If you're subhuman, its over and your best ascension method involves a shotgun and your mouth)
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1.Recessed Maxilla (Midface Retrusion)What is it?
Upper jaw set too far back → flat midface, poor support for eyes/cheeks/nose, dark circles, elongated appearance, weak side profile.
How to fix it:
- Braces + Class III Elastics (especially early teens): Stimulates maxilla forward, improving facial profile and bite (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).
- Palatal Expanders (RPE, MSE): Widens arch, disarticulates sutures—promoting forward/downward maxilla movement (media.dent.umich.edu).
- Bone-Anchored Maxillary Protraction (BAMP): Uses miniplates + elastics in older children/adolescents (nature.com).
- SARME / LeFort I Osteotomy: Adult surgical advancement.
Benefits:
- Corrects elongated midface
- Enhanced cheek projection and eye support
- Reduced under‑eye hollows
- Improved nasolabial angle & smile arc
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2. Narrow Maxilla / Upper PalateWhat is it?
V-shaped arch, crowded teeth, restricted tongue posture, pinched facial appearance.
How to fix it:
- Palatal Expanders (RPE / MSE / SARPE): Non-surgical in youth; mini-screw/surgical in adults.
- Orthotropics & Tongue Posture: Support proper alignment post-expansion. Maintains rather than fixes.
Benefits from correcting it:
- Wider, fuller smile
- Stronger cheek support
- Improved nasal airflow
- Better tongue posture
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3. Recessed Mandible (Weak Chin / Overbite)What is it?
Lower jaw set back → weak jawline, double‑chin effect, unbalanced facial proportions.
How to fix it:
- Braces: Align bite, subtly improve chin projection.
- Mandibular Advancement Surgery (BSSO): Gold standard for severe cases.
- Mewing ≠structural fix; at best maintenance.
Benefits:
- Sharper, more masculine jawline
- Correct facial thirds
- Functional bite improvement
4. Bad SkinWhat is it?
Acne, uneven tone, large pores—aging effects that diminish other gains.
How to fix it:
- Improve diet: lower sugar/seed oils; increase vitamins A/E & zinc.
- Dermatologist-led **Accutane** or over‑the‑counter treatments (retinoids, niacinamide, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid).
Benefits from fixing it:
- Youthful, clear skin
- Better appeal
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5. Poor GroomingWhat is it?
- Overgrown facial hair, bushy brows, yellow teeth, dry lips—all hide your structural benefits.
How to fix it:
- Daily dental hygiene: brush, floss, rinse
- Lip care and skin exfoliation
- hairstyle tailored to your face shape
Benefits that come with fixing it:
- Covers actually unfixable failos.
- Enhances symmetry and cleanliness.
6. Phenotype EnhancementWhat is it?
You can’t change genes, but you *can* enhance presentation through style.
Strategies:
- Colored contacts: Subtle change to brighten eyes—avoid overdoing it.
- Hair dye/style: Complement your skin tone and balance facial proportions.
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Sources[1]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7749451/ "Effect of adding daytime Class III Elastics to the alternate rapid ..."
[2]: https://media.dent.umich.edu/labs/mcnamara/files/A longitudinal study of skeletal side effects induced by rapid maxillary expansion.pdf "[PDF] A longitudinal study of skeletal rapid maxillary expansion side ..."
[3]: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41368-025-00357-9 "Expert consensus on early orthodontic treatment of class III ... - Nature"
[4]: https://media.dent.umich.edu/labs/mcnamara/files/Skeletal effects of early treatment of Class III malocclusion with maxillary expansion and face-mask therapy.pdf "[PDF] Skeletal effects of early treatment of Class III malocclusion with ..."
[5]: https://apospublications.com/three-dimensional-craniofacial-changes-with-maxillary-expansion-in-young-adult-patients-with-different-craniofacial-morphology/ "Three-dimensional craniofacial changes with maxillary expansion in ..."
[6]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11617490/ "Influence of Oral Habits on Pediatric Malocclusion: Etiology and ..."
[7]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastics_(orthodontics) "Elastics (orthodontics)"
[8]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2910400 "Three-dimensional analysis of maxillary protraction with ..."
[9]: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556112/ "Thumb Sucking - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf"
[10]: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23502-palate-expander "Palate Expander: Uses, Types & Adjusting - Cleveland Clinic"
