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Is TMJ a Risk to Face/neck Lift? I'm 3 Wks Post Op. Dr Says I Have TMJ, Yet I Didn't Before?

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2-3 days after surgery, when I was allowed to chew, I started hearing a popping noise on lft side. It's still there and my jaw feels out of place. If I move my jaw around I feel/hear popping and muscles moving around. The doctor was not board certified; bad call I know. He claims it's impossible he caused TMJ. I'm certain I never had TMJ before. In fact, I'm starting Invisalign and the dentist did the molds a few days before surgery and can confirm I didn't have TMJ beforehand.

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