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Does a depressed fracture of the zygomatic arch need to be repaired if there is no pain or noticeable cosmetic change?

Ann P.
24 yr old son's nose and zygomatic arch were broken 5 wks ago. Maxillofacial surgeon wants to try to force both the nose and arch into place. Is this realistic since the surgery will actually be 6 wks post injury? Cheek looks fine and he has no pain, is repair necessary? Surgeon will be making an incision in his palate. Could it make things worse? Nose has a bump on one side of bridge and tip points the other way.

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