The Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
Craniofacial Surgery is a subspecialty of Plastic Surgery focused on reconstructing bone and soft tissue of the head and neck. It includes techniques developed over the past 50 years to restore form and function after birth defects, trauma, or prior surgery. Surgeons typically complete an additional year of training beyond residency to master these complex procedures and deliver highly specialized care.
Jordan P. Steinberg, MD, PhD, FACS, FAAP
There are many categories of medical conditions for which craniofacial surgery may be recommended. These include congenital and acquired anomalies such as:
While the above conditions are quite different in terms of cause and the degree to which individuals may be affected, an overlapping collection of craniofacial surgical techniques may be used to provide reconstruction. Patients of any age may be candidates for craniofacial surgical reconstruction.
Craniofacial plastic surgeons practicing in Florida may be identified on the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons website (https://ascfs.org). Alternatively, surgeons with a subspecialization in Craniofacial Surgery may be identified through the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons (FSPS). FSPS surgeons are:
The range of craniofacial surgeries is broad, and includes the following common examples:
Risks of craniofacial surgery are specific to the type of procedure being recommended. While craniofacial procedures can be transformative and life-changing, they do carry important risks that should be thoroughly discussed prior a patient or family’s decision to schedule the surgery. Risks may include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, bone loss or irregularities, contour abnormalities, asymmetry, injury to nerves or structures such as the eyes or brain lining (dura), tissue loss, and suboptimal cosmetic outcome.
What Should I Do Next?
Schedule a consultation with an FSPS member and discover how a board-certified plastic surgeon can help.