Can a TMJ arthroscopy, lip reduction and otoplasty be completed in one session?

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Due to birth trauma, I have a sever TMJ problem. My joint clicks and hurts so bad that I cannot bear it. I've tried therapy for the joint and it does not seem to work. Moreover, I was told that my lip and my ears are asymmetrical because of the birth trauma. Is it possible to have these 3 issues corrected in the same procedure?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I suspect you should consider having your TMJ arthroscopy performed at a separate surgery. Once you have healed from your TMJ surgery, otoplasty and lip reduction may be then considered. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Is it possible? Yes. How likely is that to happen? Unclear because there are only a few specialists who do TMJ arthroscopy, and I'm not sure how many of them then also do lip reduction and otoplasty procedures... unless you are talking about coordinating 2+ surgeons' schedules in which case it should be feasible.

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