Addressing Facial Asymmetry: Is Surgery the Only Solution?
My cheeks? My left cheek is noticeably more prominent than my right cheek, and people who don't know me often think I have swelling or that I'm deliberately holding a piece of candy in my mouth! Additionally, the bones on the left side of my face make a squeaking sound ...
Dr. Lu Daokuan reply Plastic Surgery
There are multiple reasons for facial asymmetry. If it is simply due to bone prominence, cosmetic surgery may be necessary. However, if it is caused by malocclusion leading to unilateral muscle hypertrophy, orthodontic treatment would be the solution. In any case, a comprehensive...[Read More] Addressing Facial Asymmetry: Is Surgery the Only Solution?
Protecting Reconstructed Tissue After Maxillary Surgery: Essential Guidelines
How to protect? Hello, my father underwent a complete resection of the maxilla due to a tumor two months ago. Because the area was extensive, tissue from his thigh was used to reconstruct the maxillary defect. The nurses at the hospital informed us that there is a six-month obser...
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Reconstruction surgery using thigh tissue was performed due to the excision of tumor-affected maxillary tissue. The observation period mentioned by the hospital should include the possibility of tumor recurrence and the recovery status of the transplanted tissue. Essentially, the...[Read More] Protecting Reconstructed Tissue After Maxillary Surgery: Essential Guidelines
Understanding Lip Reduction Surgery: Concerns and Considerations
Lip reduction Hello Doctor: I had a lip reduction surgery over two years ago, and I am not very satisfied with my lower lip. The incision is not hidden inside the lip; one side has a faint visible line resembling a white suture. The upper lip's incision is not very noticeabl...
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Hello: The procedure for lip reduction generally involves making an incision inward along the wet-dry border of the lip, so the wound should be located inside the mouth. If the lips are very thick, it may be necessary to make further adjustments to achieve a satisfactory result. ...[Read More] Understanding Lip Reduction Surgery: Concerns and Considerations