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How soon after le fort osteotomy will the plates be removed?
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They remain: The bone plates and screws used to stabilize your leforte osteotomy remain in place and are not removed unless there is a problem that develops.
Answered 7/10/2012
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Maybe never: In the us, we generally do not remove the bone plates unless they are causing problems.
Answered 7/21/2012
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