Our surgeons are leaders in the advanced technique of free flap surgery (microvascular tissue transfer). We take flaps of tissue that contain blood vessels from one area of your body and transfer them to the area that needs repairing. Flaps may contain skin, bone, fat and soft tissue. We carefully connect blood vessels from the flap to the blood vessels in your face using tiny stitches.
This reconstructive technique leads to improved function and appearance. We may recommend free flap surgery for nose reconstruction surgery or orbitomaxillary reconstruction. Orbitomaxillary surgery involves the cheek, eye socket and roof of your mouth (hard palate).
Past reconstructive surgeries on your face may have left large or thick scars. Severe scarring can be painful or keep you from making facial expressions. If so, we might recommend scar revision surgery to relieve pain or make the scars less noticeable.
Our providers are experts in the latest scar revision techniques and have pioneered ways to minimize the appearance of scars. This may include hiding new incisions (cuts) in skin creases, along your hairline or behind your ears to make them less visible.
Recovering after a traumatic injury to your face can be a long, stressful process. It may involve several different surgeries and a lot of rehabilitation. Your dedicated Cleveland Clinic care team knows that it can be a challenge. That’s why they’ll guide and support you through every phase of your facial trauma reconstruction. We’ll help you manage your care and connect you to everything you need, so you can focus on healing physically and emotionally.
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