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💬 Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Ron https://jawhacks.com/coaching/ 📘 Get the JawHacks Field Guide https://field-guide.jawhacks.com/ 📬 Join the JawHacks Newsletter https://jawhacks.com/newsletter/ Dr. Svitlana Koval updates us on current trends in MARPE, FME, facemask, mandibular skeletal expansion, and more. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction and the growing role of FME in orthodontics 02:21 - Add...

At 25, Luke has already had a nice double jaw surgery and a nasal surgery, but is still sleeping poorly. In this episode he shares his full journey, including the diagnosis nobody expected, the medication that did nothing, and the experimental next step he's betting on. Luke The Documentary https://www.instagram.com/lukethedocumentary https://www.youtube.com/@LukeTheDocumentary ...

Daniel Grafton is a public health specialist with the UN who taught himself computational fluid dynamics (CFD) after 9 soft tissue surgeries failed to fix his sleep-disordered breathing. In this episode, Daniel runs CFD on Ron's pre and post-MSE CBCTs, revealing pressure maps, velocity data, wall shear stress, and turbulence patterns a standard CBCT cannot show. Daniel Grafton https://www.remetric...

Ron sits down live at the Winds of Change conference in Chicago with Dr. George Mandelaris (periodontist & SFOT specialist), Dr. Newaz (orthodontist & leading MARPE/FME provider), and Dr. Jaffari (GP & restorative specialist). They break down how SFOT and MARPE work together to expand both jaws, why restorative is the most overlooked step in jaw treatment, and whether MARPE + SFOT can...

Ron sits down with Johan (Sthetics), a 21-year-old looksmaxxing coach from Sweden who went from casual mewer to full-on hardmaxxing. They break down the real limits of softmaxxing, why mewing won't change your bones after puberty, and Johan's full surgical ascension plan (MARPE, BiMax with maxillary rotation, rhinoplasty, orbital fat grafting, and iris depigmentation). They also get into Clavicula...

Dr. Svitlana Koval is an airway orthodontist with nearly 800 MARPE and FME cases, inventor of a patented 3D guided piezocorticotomy technique, and creator of the MARPE F.A.C.E. protocol. In this episode we cover the real cosmetic effects of MARPE (and when it can hurt facial harmony), FME vs custom MARPE from a provider who does both, her extended palatine bone corticotomy technique, shape memory...

The world's first FME Pro was placed on ‪@vegasorthodoc‬ by Dr. Stuart Frost. New features of the FME Pro: 1) all TADs now diagonal 2) new FMA protraction attachment 3) dimensional stability improved with added lateral flanges. Connect with Dr. Manuele https://www.youtube.com/@vegasorthodoc https://www.instagram.com/hm_ortho https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonortho/ https://vegasorthodoc.c...

Ron interviews Hexumlite, a rising creator in the looksmaxxing space known for his dramatic physical transformation. They go deep into the reality behind his "glow up," including the use of experimental weight loss peptides (Retatrutide), hair loss protocols (Dutasteride), and the dopamine traps of modern society. Hexumlite opens up about wasting $6,000 on two failed MARPE expansion attempts, his...

Ron sits down with Karim Hachem, co-founder of Suade Health. Karim shares his personal battle of getting reimbursed for out-of-network surgery and reveals the specific strategies patients need to use to avoid financial ruin when financing jaw surgery. They cover network gap exceptions, how to navigate denials for "experimental" airway expanders, and why an authorization letter doesn't guarantee yo...

A coaching call from The Joint. What comes next for ‪Cannon Maumus‬ now that he has finished expanding his Custom MARPE? Will he use braces or Invisalign? How will he deal with the maxillary cant? How does jaw surgery factor into situations like this? And more. 1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint) https://jawhacks.com/coaching JawHacks Newsletter (Substack) https://substack.com/@jawhacks A...

Oscar interviews Ron on "Looksmaxxing" and what actually makes faces attractive. From evolutionary basis of jaw structure, MARPE expansion risks, hunter vs prey eyes, John & Mike Mew controversies, jaw surgery complications (crocodile matching), and how plant-based diets cause facial deterioration through chronic inflammation. 1:1 Coaching with Ron (Now Inside The Joint) https://jawhacks.com/c...

Conor underwent MMA (maxillomandibular advancement) surgery to treat his sleep apnea, but experienced a devastating outcome: his breathing and sleep quality worsened post-surgery. In this episode, we explore his case with insights from other surgeons. Topics include the over-advancement hypothesis, nasal tissue elasticity, tongue positioning challenges, post-surgery recovery, and planning custom M...

Anthony Grigoryan is a 22-year-old powerlifter who could deadlift 600lbs but couldn't breathe through his nose. Despite having a six-pack and elite lifting numbers, he felt lethargic, congested, and held back—until he got an 8-screw custom MARPE from Dr. Audrey Yoon. In this episode, he breaks down his transformation, showing CT scans, before/after photos, and explaining how fixing his airway chan...

In this episode, I sit down with ‪Cannon Maumus‬ , a 22-year-old member of The Joint who's 30 turns into his custom MARPE journey with Dr. Marianna Evans. His confirmed palatal split and dramatic facial changes are remarkable, but the real story is his life-changing breathing improvements. We discuss his $12-16K total treatment cost, managing asymmetry as he continues expanding, and the critical q...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Manuele breaks down the quality of adult maxillary expansion beyond just "did it split?" We compare FME, custom MARPE, and MSE Type 2, explore surgical assists, preview FME Pro, and analyze a rare complication case.  Dr. Manuele did not disclose the actual number of FME cases he has performed, but he has been working with adult non-surgical skeletal expansion and o...

 In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Reza Movahed, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in St. Louis, MO, who performs 90 to 100 total TMJ joint replacement surgeries per year, ranking among the most experienced joint surgeons worldwide. He shares his personal journey through three jaw surgeries that transformed his approach...

 In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Aişe Cemile, an orthodontist based in Istanbul, Turkey, who has treated between 500 and 1,000 MARPE cases over the years. She shares updates on her custom MARPE appliance designs, face mask protocols, and innovative methods for managing asymmetry. Dr. Cemile explains how she collaborates with a local...

 In this episode, I talk with Dr. Newaz and Dr. Jaffari — the world’s most experienced FME providers — about what really works, what fails, and the complications they’ve seen across nearly 100 cases. We look at success rates, asymmetry, and how FME compares to custom MARPE, with Dr. Newaz sharing his own 8–9mm expansion results and CBCT analysis. W...

 In this episode, I sit down with Evan Lavizadeh — a former YouTube creator who overcame severe sleep apnea through MARPE expansion with Dr. Audrey Yun and double jaw surgery with Dr. Benjamin Walin in Los Angeles. Evan shares his full journey, from surgical planning and a 20mm advancement to the challenges of recovery and TMJ complications. Beyond the medica...

 Dr. Kimberly Santiago returns to share her raw, unfiltered jaw surgery recovery experience. She reveals her post-op survival tips, the emotional and physical challenges she faced, and how the surgery impacted her nasal breathing, for better and for worse. Connect with Dr. Kimberly Santiago https://www.instagram.com/dr.kimberly.airsyncwellness/ https://www.airsyncwell...

 In this episode, Ron chats with Dr. Gabriella Tehrany, a maxillofacial surgeon at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. She shares what it’s like to work as a salaried surgeon in a system focused on function and patient care. Dr. Tehrany also expresses her passion for integrative medicine, explaining how diet, lifestyle, and supplements can make a big difference in recovery....

 Ron sits down with sleep medicine specialist Dr. Anil Rama and medical speech therapist Jenny Opalinski from Aspire Respiratory Products. They explore Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST), a non-invasive therapy using the EMST150 device to strengthen airway muscles, improve nasal flow, and potentially reverse sleep apnea. Connect with Dr. Rama https://www.sleepandbrain.com/anil-ra...

Ron interviews Dr. Ilya Lipkin, an orthodontist with extensive MARPE experience. They discuss the nuances of Custom MARPE versus FME, including design considerations, TAD stability, and innovations like "Lipkin Wings." The conversation also covers the role of surgical assist, strategies to address and prevent asymmetry, and the importance of jackscrew orientation. Additionally, Dr. Lipkin shares i...

Orthodontist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Joseph Yousefian explains why Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) doesn't always resolve sleep apnea. Drawing on case studies and clinical experience, he highlights the procedure’s limitations and the importance of addressing nasal anatomy and TMJ health. Dr. Yousefian also introduces his patented expansion techniques—MANE, DAME, and MAPES—which have...

Dr. Tracey Nguyen , a cosmetic and airway-focused dentist, joins Ron for an in-depth discussion on topics ranging from chronic headaches and pediatric expansion timing to the complexities of MARPE, maxillary protraction, and digital surgical planning. Explore how personalized treatment strategies and practical goals can help optimize airway function, facial development and aesthetics. Connect with...