Amazing recovery after revision zygoma surgery with bone gap, inflammation
A patient visited O.N Clinic for revision cheekbone Surgery. This patient had previously undergone cheekbone Surgery at another hospital but was suffering from severe side effects. The CT scan results were shocking.
Severe Problems from Previous Surgery
When we checked the patient's CT scan, several problems from the previous Surgery were revealed. There were as many as 30 fixation pins embedded in the cheekbone area, and the bone was severely separated. In particular, one cheekbone had a large bone gap of about 15mm, making it unstable. Dr. Oh Myung-jun pointed out the severity, saying, "The bone gap is from here to here, isn't it? This is at least about 15mm." This bone separation was causing not only cosmetic problems but also functional issues.
Furthermore, severe inflammation was observed in the surgical area. Dr. Oh explained the difficulties at the time, stating, "There was a lot of inflammation in the gum area during the Surgery. Because there was so much inflammation, even dissection was not possible." It was a situation where even the dissection process, which separates the skin from the bone, was difficult due to inflammation. The patient conveyed through an interpreter that they had experienced a throbbing and aching sensation in the area after the previous Surgery. Dr. Oh empathized with the patient's pain, saying, "Your gums must have hurt... I understood it during the Surgery."
Dr. Oh Myung-jun emphasized that fame does not guarantee the quality of Surgery, stating, "They said they had Surgery at the most famous hospital in China, but it was only expensive, and all the bone gaps were separated!" He added, "It's absurd to say that someone famous performed Surgery without even knowing such basic things. It's all 'empty fame'," stressing the importance of basic anatomical knowledge and surgical principles.
O.N Clinic's Revision Surgery Approach
O.N Clinic precisely analyzed the patient's complex condition and established a revision Surgery Planning. Beyond simply re-fixing the bone, a comprehensive approach was needed that included treating inflammation, inducing bone union, and considering the stability of surrounding tissues. The Surgery focused on correcting previous failures and repositioning the cheekbone to its correct location for firm fixation.
- Promoting Bone Union: Minimized the separated bone gap and induced natural bone union.
- Inflammation Management: Removed chronic inflammation and took measures to prevent recurrence.
- Accurate Fixation: Ensured stability by using a minimal number of fixation pins according to the anatomical structure of the bone.
- Tissue Lifting: Prevented skin sagging by lifting the sagging retaining ligaments along with the change in bone position.
Amazing Changes and Patient Satisfaction
After checking the post-revision Surgery CT scan, the patient was astonished. The previous 15mm bone gap had perfectly united, and the cheekbone had returned to its original position, appearing stable. Dr. Oh confirmed the successful result, saying, "It's all perfectly attached." The patient exclaimed, "It's like magic!" while looking at the CT scan, and was deeply moved, saying, "I understand! The bone really went up!" Dr. Oh explained, "That's right. That's why the skin doesn't sag. The retaining ligaments also went up together," emphasizing that accurate bone repositioning led to a skin Lifting effect.
The patient repeatedly expressed gratitude to Dr. Oh Myung-jun, saying, "This is magic! You are truly a great doctor!" The interpreter conveyed that the patient said, "Even though it's revision Surgery, the swelling is less, and it's not as severe as before!" They also expressed satisfaction with the Surgery time and Recovery process, saying, "Before, the first Surgery took all day, but it's amazing that the Surgery can be done well in just two hours!"
This case demonstrates O.N Clinic's efforts to not only cut or fix bones but also to understand the patient's pain and achieve satisfactory results through accurate diagnosis and delicate Surgery based on anatomical principles. It once again reminds us of the importance of reconstructive Surgery that can give hope to patients suffering from side effects.
O.N Clinic | Last reviewed 2024-05-23