The Effects of Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial surgery includes cosmetic facial procedures designed for to reconstruct affected areas in order to correct an injury, a disease or a defect that affects the face, the neck, the jaws, the head and the hard and soft tissues of the maxillofacial or oral region.

Significance

Severe defects in the face can demoralize a person, affect his quality of life and be so humiliating that they may lead to depression and low self-esteem.

Defects Caused by Accidents

Injuries resulting from a severe accident can be corrected through maxillofacial surgery. The earlier the surgery is performed, the better the chances of successfully repairing the damage.

Defects Caused by Diseases

Diseases like cancer can cause deformities in the face due to the presence of tumors. Through maxillofacial surgery, damaged tissues can be removed and the face can be reconstructed.

Inborn Defects

Surgery can be life-changing for patients with an inborn defect, especially when it affects interaction with other people. Defects like cleft lips and palates, and other deformities, can be corrected through maxillofacial surgery.

Warning

Like other types of surgery, maxillofacial surgery is not always 100 percent successful, so it is important to find a surgeon with a high success rate.

References

• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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