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Most people who have had mandibulectomies do not pose for before and after photos so Im not surprised you havent be successful with finding photos. Its going to be a very long road for your sister. She needs to prepare herself for the possibility of looking different for at least the next year. Anything that is done can be changed after a minimum of one year of healing. Looks fade with age and they really arent as important as everyone thinks. It took me waking up disfigured to understand how unimportant looks are in the whole scheme of things. I would much rather be unattractive and be alive than be pretty. I have always been a very strong independent person so I adjusted easier than most people to my situation. It might be a good idea to have your sister seek out a therapist to begin working with to handle everything.

Right now she should focus on her nutrition and hydration intake. Every single day she needs to take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48 oz of water for at least thru the next year, maybe 2. This will help her body to recover and get thru everything she is facing. At this point she should eat all her favorite foods and drinks, without worrying about gaining a few pounds. That probably would be a good idea to get a little extra weight on as she will most likely lose that plus more during all the upcoming treatments.

Best wishes to your sister with everything.