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General Category => Functional Surgery Questions => Topic started by: jawregret on September 16, 2018, 03:46:24 PM

Title: Hardware (plates, screws) removal?
Post by: jawregret on September 16, 2018, 03:46:24 PM: Has anyone here had hardware removal?

What was your experience like?
How long after the initial surgery did you have it done?
Were there any positive/negative effects?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Hardware (plates, screws) removal?
Post by: Brachy on September 18, 2018, 12:44:26 PM: Hi, I have removed screws and plates from both jaws and chin. I am currently 6 days post op and medium swelling is present. I would say that next week is realistic for going to job.
Pros: since first surgeon made a lot of assymmetries and revision is needed, I was suggested to remove the hardware 9 months post op. Additionally, two screws were relatively close to mandibular nerve so I am hoping for some recovery in chin area.
Cons: I would say none, regret doing the surgery in the first place
Title: Re: Hardware (plates, screws) removal?
Post by: Brachy on September 20, 2018, 08:32:56 AM: Why were you thinking of removing screws and plates? I have removed them 9 months post op
Title: Re: Hardware (plates, screws) removal?
Post by: jawregret on October 03, 2018, 03:19:28 PM: Mostly don't want to keep the metal in forever. Do you have a lot of numbness, and can you move your face?
Title: Re: Hardware (plates, screws) removal?
Post by: Brachy on October 04, 2018, 01:12:03 PM: Numbness was minimum and did not last for long period of time. However, on the other hand, swelling in my case was above the expectations and lasted for 3-4 weeks.