In a prospective longitudinal study, 26 patients with facial-profile changes by surgery in the upper and/or lower jaw were evaluated concerning motivational factors and the outcome of surgery. Subjective criteria, i.e., expectations of surgery, social support and personality factors, are subject to the evaluation of the outcome. To reduce failure there should be a small amount of psychological screening in advance.
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