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Broken jaw from an assault in 2015 requiring two surgeries. now noticed some right lower jaw line and left chin asymmetry. maxillofacial doctor who did the surgery isnt sure what is is. scar tissue? will it go away? what can i do?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
2nd opinion: Cause may be idiopathic, which means we don't know why. However, a fresh set of eyes may prove to be helpful. Perhaps a senior Zoral Surgeon at a teaching hospital or Dental School.
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