Can a rhinoplasty cause TMJ or jaw issues?

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My left jaw joint hurts constantly now years after the surgery and my jaw never feels centered.

Raj Dedhia, MD · Answer

Given the nose doesn't have any direct connection to the mandible or TMJ, it is highly unlikely that your rhinoplasty is related to TMJ/mandible issues.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If somebody is giving general anesthetic for rhinoplasty surgery, sometimes TMJ issues can occur when a patient is intubated with an oral tracheal breathing tube. This may be more related to your anesthesia than your rhinoplasty, especially if you felt your pain in the recovery room and it persists. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It would be very hard to impossible to connect rhinoplasty with TMJ/ lower jaw problem. The only possibility that may create connection is displacement or TMJ injury in the course of difficult intubation for rhinoplasty??

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

My best guess is your TMJ problems are unrelated to having had rhinoplasty surgery.
Lots of people have rhinoplasty surgery and lots of people have TMJ problems.
It’s not inconceivable that somebody has both.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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