The concept of surgery is to contour the mandibular angle to be small, smooth and sloping.
The cause of prominence of the mandibular angle comes mainly from the bony part rather than from the cheek muscle.
The concept of surgery is to contour the mandibular angle to be small, smooth and sloping.
The cause of prominence of the mandibular angle comes mainly from the bony part rather than from the cheek muscle.
Surgical technique by intra-oral approach
Asymmetry or over-resection: A careful preoperative assessment, x-ray template, and a complete set of fine surgical instruments can help prevent such problems.
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Anesthesia | General. |
Surgery Length | 3 – 4 hours |
Side Effects | Back to work: 14 days. More strenuous activity: 4 weeks or more. Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. |
Recovery Period | – |
Stay in Hospital | 2 days |
Stay in Thailand | 5-7 days |