If possible, can I take out the 4 metal plates under my eye and over the ending of my eyebrow after my cheekbone heals? (Photo)

September 23, 2019
Asked By:orivera22 in New York, NY

I got into a really bad car accident. Left cheek bone broken / right side was fractured. I have 4 metal plates. 2 plates on the end of my eyebrow and 2 below my eye lid. My concern is my left eye is more open then my right eye. I have natural chinky eyes. But my left eye where i have the metal plates is a lot more open than my righty eye where there’s no metal plates., will it be possible to take out the metal plates? And will my eyes look normal after taking out the plates

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October 12, 2019

Answer: Yes and No

Benjamin C. Marcus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Yes and No

Benjamin C. Marcus, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 25, 2019

Answer: See an oculoplastic surgeon

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 25, 2019

Answer: See an oculoplastic surgeon

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 27, 2019

Answer: If possible, can I take out the 4 metal plates under my eye and over the ending of my eyebrow after my cheekbone heals? (Photo)

September 27, 2019

Answer: If possible, can I take out the 4 metal plates under my eye and over the ending of my eyebrow after my cheekbone heals? (Photo)

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