madambutterfly89 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Does anyone have issues with titanium screw/plates after facial contouring? Did you have them removed? Side effects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheonlylooks25 Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I'm going to sound like a broken record telling everyone to first use the search option on this forum. I can't copy the link but just type in "titanium" - there was a thread several years ago called Here is why i am worried from fixation with Titanium screws in V-Line surgery!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madambutterfly89 Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thank you for the that-I'm wondering what is the safest way to go for stabalizing the cheekbones. Stainless steel wire, titanium screws, or dissolvable screws. i think this is an important question to consider before letting a surgeon use whatever he wants inside your face/body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 All screw are titanium.. some clinics also use dissolvable screw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanberry Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I don't have any issues now, but I'm going to electively get them removed with Dr. Lee at TheFaceDental as I've heard it's best to do 6-12 months after surgery. I'll post a review of how everything goes later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, hanberry said: I don't have any issues now, but I'm going to electively get them removed with Dr. Lee at TheFaceDental as I've heard it's best to do 6-12 months after surgery. I'll post a review of how everything goes later I also removed mine some month ago no problem about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madambutterfly89 Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Do you think that's wise though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanberry Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 It seems to be a very small surgery comparable to removing wisdom teeth, and I don’t have specific reasons why I may think it’s unwise... Figured I’d rather have them out since I’m still young and wouldn’t want potential future problems. For doctors it seems to be an either/or situation depending on your preference and circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madambutterfly89 Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Ok--it would prob be better to wait at least 1 year before removing. Just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanberry Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Oh sorry you’re referring to the time! From what I’ve learned 6-12 months is the recommended time, after 12 months it’s actually harder due to bone overgrowth. Of course Dr Lee will check through Xrays to make sure it’s fully healed first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madambutterfly89 Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 I'll be needing revision cheekbone surgery. It's been 3 years--I'm hoping it's still possible to reposition the with bone graft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanberry Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I don't know much about cheekbone or bone graft, but I wish best of luck to you! Definitely seek out someone who's skilled and that you can trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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