Is TMJ a Contraindication for SMAS Facelift?

July 14, 2010
Asked By:6041anon

I would like a face lift, mainly for jowls but I also to correct other problems. I have an old fracture to the zygomatic arch on one side resulting in some inflammation/small indentation. I have been evaluated for this by an oral surgeon recently who said it would be a major surgery now and inadvisable. Good functioning. I also have TMJ w/some occ. swelling and problems with the position of the discs, fairly well controlled through exercises I learned in physical therapy. Is this contraindicat?

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October 27, 2011

Answer: TMJ disorder not a contra-indication to facelift surgery

October 27, 2011

Answer: TMJ disorder not a contra-indication to facelift surgery

April 7, 2011

Answer: TMJ and a facelift may be possible

April 7, 2011

Answer: TMJ and a facelift may be possible

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