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Specialities

Best Facial Plastice & Maxillofacial Surgery

FACIAL PLASTICE $MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

                                                             

Although they both concentrate on the face, facial cosmetic surgery and maxillofacial surgery have different goals and areas of application. Plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, and maxillofacial surgeons are among the professionals that can undertake facial plastic surgery, sometimes referred to as facial reconstructive surgery. Correcting or improving facial defects, whether inherited, acquired, or brought on by trauma, tumors, or age, is its main goal. The soft and hard tissues of the face, jaw, mouth, and neck are the focus of maxillofacial surgery, a subspecialty of dentistry. It may involve cosmetic operations, but its main focus is on function restoration and general health improvement.

Here's a more thorough explanation:

Cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery:

Rebuilding/Restoration:

focuses on problems such as cancer resections, congenital anomalies, injuries, and abnormalities. This could entail operations including tissue transfer, bone grafting, and microsurgery.

Cosmetic/Aesthetic:

focuses on enhancing facial features, including rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, brow lifts, and facelifts. Although its primary purpose is aesthetic, it can also treat medical issues such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) that impact appearance.

 

On the maxillofacial level:

Functional Priority:

primarily focused on enhancing health and function rather than just looks.

Broad Scope:

covers a variety of topics, including as head and neck trauma, dental implants, cleft lip and palate repair, and jaw concerns.

May Include Cosmetic Procedures:

While the primary focus is functional, maxillofacial surgeons may also perform cosmetic procedures to improve facial appearance. 

Focus:

Facial plastic surgery has a broader scope, encompassing both reconstructive and aesthetic aspects. Maxillofacial surgery is more focused on functional restoration. 

Training:

While both require extensive training, maxillofacial surgeons have specialized training in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including jaw and oral surgery.