Find surgeon for cheekbone titanium plate and screw removal

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I had titanium plate and screw fixed to my cheekbone a year ago, and I would like to have them removed now,sometime I felt some "pressure" around my cheeks when I'm tired or not well, and part of sensation is still missing in one side. I'm still scared of the surgery, I would like to know what kind of surgeon am I look for this kind of surgery,am I expecting a big surgery for this kind of operation?im still panic and worry about it.

Juan Pablo Cervantes, MD · Answer

Hi! It depends on many factors. Please post pics or your xray. That will help a lot of deciding the type of approach. Normally can be a minor surgery. Dr C.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Most plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons or oral surgeons should be comfortable doing this. Depending upon the size of the plate and the number of screws this might not be as big of a procedure as you expect. Depending upon the plate location the incision could be placed around the eye or placed under the lip - likely in the same place where your original incision is located. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Benjamin Schlechter, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not common to typically remove plates and screws following the repair of facial fractures.  There are some instances where over time the screws can become loose requiring removal.  In terms of your sensation, removing the plates and screws will unlikely improve this.  The decreased sensation is due to injury of the nerve on the side of the fracture.The surgery is typically done through the same incision in which the plates and screws were put in.  Again, removing the plates and screws will not necessarily improve your symptoms. Typically, a plastic surgeon who treats patients with facial trauma would have the expertise to perform such a surgery.

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