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Is cheekbone reduction surgery detectable via X ray 7 years post surgery?

bunniehopsOct 5, 2016
Does it depend on the material used (assuming materials are used in such procedure(?) ?

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 5, 2016
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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

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Your cheeks look larger on this photo. It is impossible to determine whether large cheek bones, cheek fat compartments or a smaller, narrow lower face and chin is reason for facial disbalance? Detailed clinical evaluation and/or series of photos would help. Your options will include fat...

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Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC

Interesting observation, currently most women want fuller faces and would give anything for yours. Bone reduction procedures albeit possible are large operations with lots of downtime, I would suggest to start with a refining rhinoplasty, my guess is that you will be happy after that

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