The dangers of zygomatic bone correction

Many people will use zygomatic bone correctors when this happens, but this type of corrector will put some pressure on your body if worn for too long. It is best to undergo corrective surgery. Only in this way can you fully recover and prevent your symptoms from recurring. This is a relatively complicated operation and requires a comprehensive examination before it can be performed.

The trauma caused by zygomatic bone correction surgery. Generally, the soft tissue swelling is most obvious 3-4 days after the surgery. After that, the soft tissue swelling will obviously subside. After 7 days, the main edema will basically subside, but there will still be some slight soft tissue swelling, which generally will not affect study and work. It takes 3 to 6 months to fully recover.

There are risks in zygomatic bone plastic surgery, because any surgical operation cannot completely eliminate surgical risks, and zygomatic bone plastic surgery is a relatively complex surgical operation, so its surgical risks are definitely present. After zygomatic bone plastic surgery, infection, bleeding, bilateral asymmetry, maxillary sinus perforation, conjunctival hemorrhage, facial nerve injury, etc. may generally occur.

If you want to avoid these risks of zygomatic bone plastic surgery as much as possible, you should choose a regular hospital and an experienced doctor to perform the surgery. This will not only ensure the effectiveness of the surgery, but also minimize the risks of the surgery.

Swelling reduction period after zygomatic bone reduction surgery:

After zygomatic bone surgery, you need to wear a bandage on your face for 1 day and a headgear for 3-5 days. You can drink water, ion drinks, juice, milk and other beverages about 6 hours after the operation, and you can eat simple food from the next day. After a period of time, the swelling will subside, and how long it takes to subside depends on the care you take after the zygomatic bone plastic surgery.

The swelling will generally subside within two weeks after cheekbone surgery.

Generally, the swelling will decrease by about 50% in about a week after zygomatic bone surgery. After about 2 weeks, the patient will be fine. It will take 3-6 months, or even longer, for the swelling to completely subside and recover. During this period, there may be a decrease or abnormality in local sensation (such as numbness or loss of sensation). Some people may even experience a lack of coordination between the upper lips on both sides, and sometimes they may not be able to fully open their mouths. However, this symptom will naturally improve with time. The slowest swelling should be on both sides of the nose, which some people call "baby fat." Apply cold compresses within 48 hours after surgery and warm compresses thereafter.

How to recover quickly from zygomatic bone reduction surgery:

1. After zygomatic bone reduction surgery, pressure bandage is required for at least 3 days to prevent swelling and impede wound healing. On the first day after surgery, the sores need to be cleaned, the wound healing condition needs to be checked, and medical mouthwash needs to be used to rinse the mouth frequently.

2. You need to be hospitalized for at least 5 days for observation after the zygomatic bone reduction surgery. The swelling will basically subside in about two weeks after the surgery, and full recovery will take 3-6 months.

3. Since the area of ​​​​peeling during zygomatic bone reduction surgery is large, you should avoid eating hard foods such as bones and nuts within 2-3 months after the surgery.