I have malunion in my cheekbones from a cheekbone reduction. Can i leave it alone or will that cause complications down the road

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Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,There is much we don’t know. How long ago was the Fx? What symptoms are you having? Is there tenderness at the site? What happens when you chew, talk, laugh or bite? What is you dental occlusion like? Do you teeth feel correct? Do the top and bottom teeth touch each other correctly? Can you open and close your jaw completely? Does your TMJ click when you open? What has your surgeon said? Did he / she tell you mal-union? I would follow the care instructions of your surgeon carefully and completely. As you can see, one never treats or manages a patient without a good physical examination and a complete history. Good luckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society for Aesthetics Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic SurgeonsMember: RealSelf Hall of Fame

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