I have mild deformity after overlooked fracture +
functional problem, but not big - mild constant pain due to nerve compression. Chances are low now that decompression will help, but since it is very annoying for me I would like to try. The problem is 50% surgeons tell me , that my deformation is to small for osteotomy, on the other side 50% tell me that it is the best soultion for me. At the same time they are unable to show at least one patient with mild deformation who underwent such surgery ...only when they had major functional problem like problem with the eye.... diploplia and / or enopthalmos
and what to do :/
I know that fillers and big implants are not so good solution. They are safer option but not professional. Hence I prefer osteotomy, but I'm afraid - too much not clear opinions. I CAN'T FIND ANYONE ON THE NET WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM LIKE MINE.
I'm frustrated. One more month without decision and I'm gonna flip the coin
This is exactly my case (example). Typically flattened cheek (minimal displacement) after overlooked fracture.
http://www.exploreplasticsurgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Zygomatic-Osteotomy-Reconstruction-postop-Dr-Barry-Eppley-Indianapolis.jpgHere you have my malar bone from the bottom (problem with the right zygoma, on the picture is on the left):
http://i.imgur.com/m1pKUbz.jpgThere is good site, when one of the doctor from the USA answers the questions of the patients like me. And I'm little scared. Most surgeons has got approach like him. However he is mostly a plastic surgeon.
http://www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com/blog/tag/cheekbone-fracture-repair/WHAT YOU THINK WHEN YOU LOOK A THE EXAMPLE OF MY CASE ? (first link)