Facial reconstruction describes a variety of surgical procedures done to restore the patient’s facial features to a normal appearance and function. Common examples of facial reconstruction include procedures done to correct the following: • Burns • Other injuries • Cleft palate and lip • Other birth defects • Scars caused by cancer The procedure will […]
Who Qualifies for Facial Reconstruction?
Facial reconstruction describes any type of plastic surgery done to correct injuries or deformities of the face. A person may undergo facial reconstruction if they have any of the following: • Cleft lip and/or palate • Other birth defects • Burn scars • Disfigurements caused by injury • Disfigurements caused by cancer What Are Cleft […]
Facial Reconstruction for Cleft Lip
A cleft lip is a facial deformity that develops very early in pregnancy. It occurs when there is not enough tissue in the mouth area, and what tissue is present does not fuse together properly. A cleft palate is a similar deformity affecting the roof of the mouth. The two deformities can occur together or […]
When to Consider Facial Reconstruction
Facial reconstruction is done to repair or correct an injury or deformity of the face. It can be performed to correct birth defects such as cleft lip or palate, or it can repair disfigurements left from burns, trauma and cancer. If you would like to correct any of these conditions, facial reconstruction surgery may be […]
Facial Reconstruction for Trauma-Related Deformities
Reconstructive surgery describes surgical procedures done to correct abnormal body parts. Reconstructive surgery can be performed to correct congenital defects, or it can be performed to correct structures that were disfigured by disease or injury. On Facial Reconstructive Surgery As with other types of reconstructive surgery, facial reconstruction is performed to correct congenital or acquired […]
Facial Reconstruction For Cleft Lip
A cleft lip or cheiloschisis is a common birth defect caused by the incomplete formation of the upper lip, which results in a split of the upper lip. Cleft lip can occur on one side of the lip or on both sides; the latter is called bilateral cleft lip. Cleft lip can occur by itself […]