Craniofacial Surgery

Craniofacial surgery is a type of reconstructive surgery that specializes in repairing and restoring the form and function of the face and head. This includes correcting deformities and defects of the face, skull, head, and neck due to birth defects, trauma, or disease. Craniofacial surgery can improve facial symmetry and function, along with other treatments such as speech therapy, physical therapy, and psychological counseling. It also is used to treat facial paralysis, cleft lips and palates, twisted or misshapen facial bones, as well as tumors of the face, head and neck. The improved appearance and functional ability post-surgery can have a significant positive effect on a patient’s quality of life.