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Should a See a DMD/DDS Maxillofacial Surgeon or Cosmetic Facial Surgeon for a Zygomatic Osteotomy?
I suffered a zygomatic fracture 3 years ago and i want to get an osteotomy to remove the protruding bone from my zygomatic arch for a better symmetry. Who should i see?
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It depends on the surgeon
Honestly, it depends on the surgeon. Craniofacial surgeons, ENT/Facial Cosmetic surgeons, Oculoplastic surgeons, and DMD/DDS Maxillofacial surgeons all may perform the type of surgery you are discussing.
In general, level 1 trauma hospitals and children's hospitals have experience surgeons that can perform this surgery.
This is a complex surgery and surgeon skills definitely matter, so do your homework in your area.
If you decide to explore this further, I would...
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