Face, Head & Neck Reconstruction

Treatment:

At UTMB, we offer a multidisciplinary approach to managing maxillofacial trauma and post-traumatic deformities, including:

• Emergency and Surgical Care: Our team of trauma surgeons and maxillofacial specialists provides prompt, expert care for acute injuries, including surgical interventions to repair fractures and restore function.
• Reconstructive Surgery: For individuals with post-traumatic deformities, we offer advanced reconstructive procedures to correct facial asymmetries, restore jaw function, and improve overall appearance.
• Rehabilitation and Therapy: Our comprehensive rehabilitation services include physical therapy, speech therapy, and dental care to support recovery and enhance functional outcomes.
• Personalized Treatment Plans: Each patient receives a tailored treatment plan that addresses their specific needs, incorporating the latest technologies and techniques in facial reconstruction.

Treatment:

Our team specializes in reconstructive surgery for Mohs defects, employing a variety of techniques tailored to your specific needs:

• Local Flaps: This method involves moving nearby tissue to cover the defect, ensuring a natural look and feel.
• Skin Grafts: For larger defects, we may use skin from another part of your body to provide adequate coverage.
• Complex Reconstruction: In cases where defects are extensive, we utilize advanced techniques to restore function and aesthetics, often combining multiple methods.

Treatment:

At UTMB, we offer a multidisciplinary approach to managing trigeminal neuralgia, with a focus on both medical and surgical interventions:

• Medical Management: Our team provides comprehensive medical treatment, including medications to manage pain and reduce nerve inflammation. We work closely with patients to adjust treatments and optimize symptom control.
• Advanced Diagnostic Techniques: We utilize state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic tools to accurately assess the trigeminal nerve and identify potential causes of neuralgia.

Nerve Reconstruction and Surgical Options

For patients who do not achieve adequate relief through medication or who experience severe pain, surgical options may be considered:

• Microvascular Decompression (MVD): A surgical procedure designed to relieve pressure on the trigeminal nerve by removing or relocating blood vessels that may be compressing the nerve. This procedure aims to provide long-term relief from pain.
• Radiofrequency Rhizotomy: A minimally invasive procedure that involves using radiofrequency energy to selectively destroy nerve fibers that are transmitting pain signals. This technique can offer significant pain relief with a relatively short recovery period.
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A non-invasive procedure that uses targeted radiation to treat the trigeminal nerve, reducing pain by damaging the nerve fibers responsible for pain transmission.

Nerve Reconstruction Services

In cases where nerve damage or injury requires reconstruction, our team offers advanced nerve repair techniques:

• Nerve Grafting: For severe cases of nerve damage, we may use grafts to repair or replace damaged segments of the trigeminal nerve, promoting regeneration and restoring function.
• Nerve Transfer: This technique involves transferring a healthy nerve to the damaged area to restore sensation and function.