Reconstructive Craniofacial Surgery

Reconstructive facial surgery for many years is the main option for the correction of physical malformations / variations of the face that occur due to age, illness, accidents or birth defects. In recent years more and more people prefer to have reconstructive facial surgery to improve appearance and eliminate signs of aging.

Thanks to the advanced technology in medical devices and biomaterials, many current reconstructive procedures are minimally invasive and can be performed at a private clinic under local anesthesia or a combination of local anesthesia and "intoxication". Fewer, but more severe one-day surgery centers require one day hospitalization.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon thanks to dual training in both dentistry and medicine is uniquely qualified to perform reconstructive procedures including functional and aesthetic areas of the face, mouth, teeth and jaws.

Prolonged learning and training in surgical procedures involving soft (skin and muscle) and hard tissues (bones and tendons) eventually spur Oral and maxillofacial surgeon in seeking a balance between aesthetics and functionality of the face.

Below are presented some of the reconstructive operation types, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons perform.

Zygomatic implants: heightened cheekbones are created, resulting in greater harmony in facial appearance.

Chin plastic surgery: Increases or decreases chin (jaw) size.

Otoplasty (prominent ears): is performed when ears' flaps get more visible than normal. Via this surgery, the flaps are shifted closer to the head .

Lip enhancement surgery: Refers to reforming the upper and lower lip to yield a more aesthetic and youthful appearance. At lip enhancement surgery, various materials are used to help "increase" the rim, reducing vertical lines.