RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Facial Trauma Reconstruction

Facial trauma can affect far more than appearance. Injuries to the facial bones, soft tissues, and facial nerves can impact breathing, vision, speech, chewing, and facial expression. As a fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Anas Eid provides comprehensive, individualized care to restore both function and facial harmony after injury.

Comprehensive Evaluation and Planning

Effective reconstruction begins with a detailed clinical assessment and high-resolution CT imaging. Advanced 3D imaging allows precise evaluation of fracture patterns, orbital volume, and facial symmetry.

For complex injuries, Dr. Eid utilizes Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) and computer-assisted surgical simulation. Using specialized software, fractures can be digitally reduced, facial symmetry restored virtually, and surgical steps rehearsed before entering the operating room. Three-dimensional planning has been shown to enhance surgical accuracy and efficiency in craniomaxillofacial reconstruction

This technology-driven approach allows for meticulous preoperative planning tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy.

3D Printing and Custom Implants

When indicated, 3D-printed anatomical models, cutting guides, and patient-specific implants are incorporated into the surgical plan.

Using mirror-imaging of the uninjured side and advanced design software, customized implants can be created to restore:

– Orbital walls and floor defects
– Cheekbone projection and midface contour
– Mandibular continuity and occlusion
– Complex post-traumatic asymmetries

Patient-specific implants and guides allow highly accurate transfer of the virtual plan to the operating room and improve anatomic precision in complex reconstructions. For orbital trauma in particular, personalized implants have demonstrated improved restoration of orbital volume and symmetry in challenging cases

Advanced Reconstructive Techniques

Modern facial trauma reconstruction focuses on precise three-dimensional anatomic restoration of the facial skeleton and soft tissues. When surgery is required, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) techniques are used to stabilize fractures and reestablish symmetry and structural support.

For severe injuries involving significant soft tissue or bone loss, microsurgical reconstruction and free tissue transfer may be performed to restore both form and function in a single stage when appropriate.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Dr. Eid manages the full spectrum of facial trauma, including:

– Nasal fractures and post-traumatic nasal deformities
– Orbital fractures and enophthalmos
– Zygomaticomaxillary (cheekbone) fractures
– Mandibular fractures and malocclusion
– Frontal sinus injuries
– Complex lacerations and soft tissue injuries
– Facial nerve injuries and post-traumatic facial paralysis
– Secondary deformities from prior trauma or surgery

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