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Deformities of the Zygoma

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Symmetric and adequate cheek prominence is of fundamental importance in the appearance of the face. However, residual asymmetry following untreated/poorly treated trauma can result in both functional and aesthetic concerns:

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Holmes, S., Patel, K. (2020). Deformities of the Zygoma. In: Perry, M., Holmes, S. (eds) Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5616-1_35

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