Plate removal Surgery after double jaw & FC surgery & jaw correction surgery

[@k.h.5134]

Dr., I'm almost a year post op yet my entire mouth feels very tight, my nose is constantly flaring and I feel a lot of pressure on my upper teeth/gums. I really think it's the plates near my nasal area that's causing all these issues, yet my doctor refuses to remove the plates saying it will widen my nose and there's a lot of risks! I really hate my constant flaring nose and have seek several doctor's they said rhino will make it worst. Will plate removal truly widen my nose even after alar cinch? My surgeon said plate removal may damage my tissues and msucles too. Please advise. Thanks!

[@RYtv11]

Sir my surgery done 4 days ago and I'm very scared in my jaw 2 titanium plate is fitted but surgeon says do not remove any hardware that ok but i want to remove please help me what i can do

[@triloksinghvlogs]

Hello Sir - Does plate removal surgery have any serious complications like nerve damage, permanent numbness etc?

[@EUSurgeryEN]

Unlike double jaw surgery, pin removal surgery is more simple and less complicated. Of course, with any surgery, there are risks. But the chances of nerve damage and permanent numbness just by pin removal surgery are low.

[@oguzsozer8347]

@@EUSurgeryEN if there is numbness from the previous surgery, then how long does it take for the sensory nerves to come back to normal?

[@EUSurgeryEN]

@@oguzsozer8347 It can take up to a year!~ If the numbness is still the same after one year, there is a chance that the numbness will still be there (permanent)

[@oguzsozer8347]

@@EUSurgeryEN but nerves should regenerate, don’t they heal themselves?

[@EUSurgeryEN]

@@oguzsozer8347 But permanent and partial numbness after surgery can still be possible

[@chacoboy8714]

Dr will plates and screw removal affect after results?. will my face goo back like i look before the surgery ?will it cause again face assymetry?

[@EUSurgeryEN]

After examining your CT Scans and Xrays, if the bones are healed well and stuck together than plate removal surgery after 6 months~2 years should not be a problem :) It should not effect the results ^__^

[@oguzsozer8347]

After lower jaw surgery, when is the earliest to remove plates and screws?

[@EUSurgeryEN]

Hello!~ Usually the earliest possible is 6 months after surgery. But the surgeons will have to check through X-rays and CT scans to see if the bones are healed and will proceed if it is okay. :)

[@oguzsozer8347]

@@EUSurgeryEN so 3 months will be too early?

[@EUSurgeryEN]

@@oguzsozer8347 Yes, three months is too early as the bones still need to heal ^_^

[@oguzsozer8347]

@@EUSurgeryEN thank you very much sir!

[@kvthmluv]

Dr. I just got my plates and pins removed, my cheeks are swollen extremely like when I had the jaw surgery TT I'm worried it might take a long time again until it goes down. Do you know how long it takes in most cases for the swelling to go away?

[@chalo1965]

How long did it take ?

[@ms.doctor5824]

Is it possible to remove plates after 4 years from surgery?

[@EUSurgeryEN]

The recommended period of plate removal is 6 months~2 years after surgery. There are cases where plate removal is possible after 2 years but it requires an examination :)

[@arjunvenu7869]

Dr its been 4 years my lower jaw broken and had surgery with steel plates do i need to remove it i dont have any problem with it now

[@EUSurgeryEN]

Hi Arjun, for plates related to trauma, we recommend you reach out to the hospital that did your surgery. Because trauma-related jaw surgery and orthognathic jaw surgery are different. If your bones are healed and stick together, it may be possible that you are eligible to get the plates removed. But doctor who did the surgery for you needs to examine it ^_^

[@Nafay_rj_brand]

After 4week of jaw plating operation what can I eat?

[@EUSurgeryEN]

After screw and plate removal, it is recommended to avoid foods that can irritate the incision area. Spicy, sticky, and foods that are salty should be avoided after surgery :)

[@arunthadhiarunthadhi3480]

Sir if broken cheekbone after 6 month can remove the titanium plate ...

[@EUSurgeryEN]

Yes, starting 6 months, plate/screw removal is possible :)