Does Masseter Muscle Dehiscence Resolve If The Jaw Implants Are Removed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Does masseter muscle dehiscence resolve itself if the jaw implants are removed or does the masseter still need to be surgically reattached? Thanks.

A: Masseter muscle dehiscence/retraction will not resolve itself by implant removal altbough its aprpearance may become less.

There is no consistently effective method for masseter muscle dehiscence repair.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon