Facial reconstructive surgery is a type of plastic surgery that is performed to correct or improve the appearance of the face. This type of surgery can be used to improve the function of the face, as well as its appearance. Facial reconstructive surgery can be used to correct birth defects, trauma, disease, and other conditions that affect the face.
Facial reconstructive surgery can be used to:
- Fix facial abnormalities, such as cleft lip or palate
- Correct injuries, such as facial trauma or burns
- Restore function that has been lost from an injury or disease, such as a tumor or infection.