Because the face is the most inconspicuous part of the human body, it should come as no surprise that those suffering with these defects look for ways to alleviate their facial deformities.
Six million Americans and growing have looked to facial reconstructive surgery as a solution to their facial abnormalities. As a type of plastic surgery that can drastically improve the appearance of facial defects, facial reconstructive surgery continues to become more and more popular.
Although this type of surgery is considered as plastic surgery and is done by cosmetic surgeons, it must not be confused with cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is performed to enhance the appearance of the face, while facial reconstructive surgery on the other hand, is primarily done to restore the function of the affected area.
There are several types of facial reconstructive surgeries and some of the most popular are cleft lip repair, rhinoplasty or corrective nose jobs, scar revision and face trauma reconstruction.
The procedures used in each depend on the severity of the abnormality. For example, simple camouflage techniques can be used for normal scars. However, for deeper and more serious ones, doctors may perform multiple operations and replace dead tissues to achieve the desired outcome.
Sometimes patients with facial deformities may be hesitant to pursue facial reconstructive surgery because of two primary concerns: fear and costs.
Typical of most surgical operations, prospective patients that could benefit from facial reconstructive surgery fear the risks and pain involved with such a surgery. Often however, these fears are dissipated after consulting with a surgeon and educating oneself a little more.
A good surgeon will give helpful advice, and reassure the patient of any concerns they may have. They will talk through any issues that might cause a patient to be fearful of a much needed operation. A good surgeon will also instruct prospective patients of possible financing alternatives. Fortunately unlike cosmetic surgery, facial reconstructive surgery is typically covered by health insurance. Either way, the dramatic changes in appearance and increase in self esteem and self worth make facial reconstructive surgery one that shouldn’t be put off.
As a rhinoplasty consultant, Cynthia Perez helps prospective patients for Dallas rhinoplasty and other types of facial plastic surgeries to know their options and get educated.
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