The range of conditions that otolaryngologists diagnose and treat are widely varied and can involve the whole face, nose, lips, ears, and neck. Facial plastic surgery is a component of otolaryngology that can be divided into two categories—reconstructive and cosmetic. Our ENT physicians can evaluate and treat these problems which may include:
Reconstructive
Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed for patients with conditions that may be present from birth. Some of these conditions include:
- Birthmarks on the face
- Cleft lip and palate
- Protruding ears
- Crooked smile
Other conditions that are the result of accidents, trauma, burns, or previous surgery are also corrected with this type of surgery. In addition, some reconstructive procedures are required to treat existing diseases like skin cancer and cancers of the head and neck.
Cosmetic
Cosmetic facial plastic surgery is surgery performed to enhance the visual appearance of the facial structures and features. Common conditions include:
- Aging face
- Aging eyelids
- Drooping Eyebrows
- Nasal deformity
- Chin and cheek contour deformities
- Chin and cheek contour deformities
- Chin and cheek contour deformities