Facial Paralysis Reconstruction
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Post-Traumatic Facial Reconstruction
Repairing fractures, tissue loss and scarring with equal attention to function and appearance.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 3–6 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 2 nights
- Back to desk work
- approx. 14 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 30 days
About this procedure
Repairing the tissue loss and scar deformity left in the face by accidents or surgical incisions.
Surgical approach and technique
The natural contour of the face is restored with tissue expanders, free tissue transfer or local tissue transposition.
Who is it for?
Suitable for patients left with tissue loss or scarring in the face after trauma.
Recovery
The aesthetic and functional integrity of the face is restored.
Back to desk work: approx. 14 days. Social recovery: approx. 30 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
Can old scars be erased?
Scars cannot be removed entirely, but they can be concealed within the aesthetic units and made considerably less noticeable.
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