Has anyone has their metal plates removed?

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#1 Post by **Spooky** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:38 pm

Just came back from my 1st post-op appointment with my oral surgeon today. I am still swollen around my cheek and upper lip area.

Today I noticed a bump on the left side of my face (sinus area). The lump feels solid, as compared to other parts of my face that are soft. My surgeon confirmed that it is one of the metal plates that I'm feeling. I asked him if the plate will stick out once my swelling is gone. (right now, you can't tell). My OS doesn't know. He said, that I should just let everything heal, and in 6 months, if it's still bothering me, I can have it removed.

Has anyone has their plates removed before?? What does this procedure entail? Does it hurt? How long is it?

I really hope I don't need to. I have a skinny face with little flesh, so if the plate sticks out, I will need to have it removed!

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#2 Post by **smile2006** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:49 pm

I have one screw head that I can feel which is slightly to the left of my upper nose (sort of under the eye). I was told it could be removed but that requires them going in there again which to me isn't worth it. Mine is very small and not visible through the skin at all (and the swelling in that area is long gone). I doesn't bother me but caught me off gaurd the first time I felt it. I seriously thought something had been dislodged but the surgeon showed my on my x-ray what I was feeling.

#3 Post by **Svensk Tiger** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:40 am

[quote"]I have one screw head that I can feel which is slightly to the left of my upper nose (sort of under the eye).[quote]

That's really interesting to read. I also have a lump under my left eye just to the side of my nose. It doesn't hurt and you can't see it but I've been wondering what it is. I wanted to ask my surgeon last week but they were running an hour late and very rushed (NHS for you!) and amongst the fluster I completely forgot.

I'm going to ask my ortho on Friday but I wonder if it could be a screw? I remember feeling it right after surgery as I put my glasses on and I know it wasn't there before. I'm not sure if it's maybe a bit too high up though? It's right next to my nose but right on my eye socket. Saying that I was surprised when looking at my X-rays just how high up the screws and plates are, so maybe it is?

#4 Post by **dragonfang** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:16 am

A friend of mine had her plates removed from her upper jaw as they were causing her some discomfort. It was done as a day case, spending the afternoon in hospital and although she was very sore for a week or so afterwards it was not too painful.

#5 Post by **Spooky** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:13 pm

My OS said the procedure will require sedation, but can be done in the office, and is quick and simple. He didn't mention anything about being in the hospital, etc. I really hope I don't need to take it out. If it doesn't bother me, I'd rather not. But I guess I will have to wait until all the swelling is done to tell.

#6 Post by **nvcarissa** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:18 pm

When I went in for my three month post op appointment, my OS felt along the inside of my lower gums where the screws were to check and see if they were pushing through. They were not, but if they were, he said he would have removed them. So I guess once the bone is healed, there really isn't any need for the plates and screws...it's just a bother to remove them unless it's necessary.

#7 Post by **katevv** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:56 am

I having mine removed this month because they feel they are creating bulk around my nasal base.After having upper/lower having a few plates removed should be a walk in the park.

#8 Post by **Spooky** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:37 pm

katevv wrote:I having mine removed this month because they feel they are creating bulk around my nasal base.After having upper/lower having a few plates removed should be a walk in the park.

Katevv, a few questions for you:

1. were you under? or awake during the procedure?
2. were there scarring afterwards?
3. did it hurt??
4. How long was the procedure?

Thanks!

#9 Post by **katevv** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:46 pm

spook,
I am having it done this month,so I have no idea but it is day surgery and definately not local asth. From what i've heard it does hurt for a week,I am not sure about scarring or nerve damage.

#10 Post by **tofino** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:37 pm

Hi.

I rarely bump posts but here I do, for reasons I won't bore you with right now. Google returns hundreds of hits, but only in reference to plate removal surgery, not to information about the surgery itself.

Given the statistics on plate removal, I'm surprised that nobody has responded to this thread yet, so I'll send it up to the top and see what happens!

Thanks

Glen

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