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Chin Surgery: Procedure and recovery - MedTalk by Medical Tourism S7 – EP14 - (Español)
May 20, 2025
Are you considering chin surgery? In this episode, we talk about genioplasty, a procedure that not only aims to enhance facial aesthetics but can also have a functional impact. Joining us is Dr. Abraham Rodríguez, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in Monterrey with over 10 years of experience.
Most common symptoms of / reasons for undergoing genioplasty:
Sleep apnea, small chin, asymmetrical chin, facial imbalance
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Orthognathic jaw surgery In Mexico - MedTalk Podcast S7 – EP8
April 01, 2025
Are you considering orthognathic surgery in Mexico? In this episode, we break down the entire process, including surgical timelines, follow-up care, and key details such as the type of anesthesia used and whether the procedure is performed in a clinic or hospital. Joining us is Dr. Alejo Villarreal, an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Piedras Negras with over 12 years of expertise.
Most common symptoms of jaw problems:
Difficulty biting, prominent jaw, receding jaw, misaligned jaw, sleep apnea, facial asymmetry
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TMJ Disorder Surgery in Mexico - MedTalk Podcast S6 - EP17
October 23, 2024
Are you experiencing difficulty chewing or clicking sounds in your jaw? This episode discusses the causes and treatments for jaw pain or TMJ disorder. Joining us is Dr. Abraham Rodriguez, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Monterrey with over 8 years of experience.
Most common symptoms of TMJ Disorder:
jaw pain, difficulty chewing, clicking in the jaw, headaches, neck pain, jaw locking, ear pain
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Sleep apnea: Symptoms and treatments: MedTalk Podcast S4 - EP5 - (Español)
June 21, 2023
Find more information about sleep apnea, what are the different causes that originate it, the symptoms and risk factors that accompany it, as well as the diagnosis and non-surgical and surgical treatment options. In this week's episode, we spoke with Dr. Alejo Villarreal oral and maxillofacial surgeon with more than 14 years of experience and who has his office in Piedras Negras, Coah.
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Maxillofacial surgery in Mexico: MedTalk Podcast S1 - EP1 - (Español)
June 15, 2022
Learn more about the specialty of maxillofacial surgery, when we should go to an expert, and how we can identify an accredited specialist. In this episode, we talked to Dr. Alejo Villarreal an accredited oral and maxillofacial surgeon, from Piedras Negras, Coahuila.
Most common symptoms of maxillofacial pain:
Pain in the jaw, tumors of the head and neck, clicking when opening the mouth, pain when chewing, snoring
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