Board-Certified · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Corrective jaw surgery, done with a steady hand—and a human touch.

A consultation with Dr. Stosich starts with listening. We’ll walk through what’s possible for your bite, your breathing, and your profile—at a pace that feels right for you.

1,200+ orthognathic cases·Fellowship-trained·Cash-pay · transparent pricing

Based in Salt Lake City — patients travel in from Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado & Arizona.

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PHOTO — AJ, natural-light portrait, warm & approachable, looking to camera
ABOMSBoard Certified
FellowshipCraniofacial / Orthognathic
1,200+Cases performed
[Residency]Training & faculty
AAOMSMember in good standing
What I focus on

Orthognathic surgery, explained plainly

About jaw surgery →

One focus, done well: corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery for adults. For the broader range of oral & maxillofacial care, see my practice at Aspire Surgical.

Single-Jaw Surgery

Repositioning the upper or lower jaw to correct the bite, restore function, and balance the profile.

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Double-Jaw (Bimaxillary)

Repositioning both jaws together for complex bite, jaw-asymmetry, and airway cases.

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Sleep & Airway (MMA)

Maxillomandibular advancement to open the airway in obstructive sleep apnea tied to jaw position.

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The proof

Real results, respectfully shown

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All cases Jaw surgery Chin / genioplasty Jaw + ortho
AFTER — healed profile, ~6 months post-op
BEFORE — pre-treatment profile

Individual results vary. Cases shown with patient consent · placeholder imagery.

Have questions? Let’s talk them through.

No pressure, no jargon. A real conversation about whether surgery is right for you.

PHOTO — AJ in clinic, relaxed, natural light, warm & trustworthy
Meet your surgeon

Hi, I’m AJ. Faces are personal—so is how I care for them.

I’m an oral & maxillofacial surgeon focused on corrective jaw surgery. I chose this field because it sits exactly where function meets identity—how you bite, breathe, and feel about the face you see in the mirror.

My promise is simple: you’ll never feel rushed, talked down to, or sold to. We’ll make the decision together, with the full picture in front of us.

Away from the OR, I’m a father of six and happiest outside — on a bike, a boat, or a mountain. It’s the same steadiness I bring into the operating room.

“My job isn’t to sell surgery. It’s to help you understand your options.”

Training & credentials

A decade-plus of focused training

[Yr]
Doctor of Dental Surgery
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Medical Degree (MD)
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OMS Residency
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Fellowship — Orthognathic / Craniofacial
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Now
Board Certified — ABOMS
Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Memberships
AAOMS · [State society] · [others — placeholder]
How I practice

What you can expect from me

Time to understand

Consults are unhurried. You’ll leave knowing your diagnosis, options, and the honest trade-offs of each.

Precision planning

Every case is planned digitally before the day of surgery—so the result is designed, not improvised.

With you after, too

Recovery is a relationship. You’ll have a direct line and clear milestones from week one onward.

Let’s start with a conversation.

Most patients leave a consult simply understanding their options better. That alone is worth the visit.

Procedure · Orthognathic Surgery

Corrective Jaw Surgery

When teeth align but jaws don’t, orthodontics alone can’t fix it. Corrective jaw surgery repositions the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both—improving your bite, your breathing, and the balance of your face.

2–4 hrs typical surgery·6–8 wks core recovery·General anesthesia
PHOTO — AJ reviewing a 3D jaw plan with a patient, warm clinic light
Is it for you?

Signs you may be a candidate

An over-, under-, or open bite that orthodontics can’t fully correct
Difficulty chewing, biting, or swallowing
Chronic jaw or TMJ pain, or excessive wear on teeth
Sleep apnea or airway issues linked to jaw position
A receding chin or facial imbalance you’d like addressed
Finished or near-finished facial growth
The process

From first visit to final result

01

Consult & imaging

3D scans and a full conversation about goals, options, and timing.

02

Orthodontics

Braces or aligners position the teeth so the jaws can meet correctly.

03

Surgery

A planned, hidden-incision procedure to reposition the jaws, done under general anesthesia.

04

Recovery & refine

Guided healing, then final orthodontic detailing for a settled bite.

Recovery

What healing actually looks like

WEEK 1

Swelling peaks then eases. Liquid diet, rest, and managed comfort at home.

WEEKS 2–3

Back to light routines and desk work for many. Soft foods, swelling visibly down.

WEEKS 6–8

Bones well on their way to union. Most normal activity resumes.

MONTHS 3–6

Final settling and orthodontic detailing. The result becomes fully yours.

Cost & payment

Clear, upfront, and on your terms

Every plan comes with a written estimate—no surprises. We’re a cash-pay practice with financing options, and we’ll help you understand any medical-insurance pathways where they apply.

Written estimate at consultAlways
Financing / payment plansAvailable
Insurance guidanceWhen applicable
Before & after

A jaw-surgery journey

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AFTER — balanced profile, fully healed
BEFORE — pre-treatment profile

Individual results vary · placeholder imagery.

Common questions

Before you book, you might be wondering…

Will I have my jaw wired shut?

Almost never anymore. Modern fixation uses small titanium plates that hold everything in place, so most patients can open and move their jaw soon after surgery—no wiring required.

How much pain should I expect? +
How long until I look like myself again? +
Do I really need braces too? +
Is this covered by insurance? +

Ready to understand your options?

Book a consult with Dr. Stosich—or just call and ask. We’re happy to help either way.