What is Facial reconstruction?
Category: Surgeries
Most popular types: Osteotomy of the zygomatic bone
Facial reconstruction is the surgical process of rebuilding the face after injury or trauma. Sometimes facial reconstruction will be indicated in children who are born with facial birth defects.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls | 2 | 0 | |
| Broken jaw | 1 | 0 | |
| Facial fractures | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Facial reconstruction
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Atypical facial pain | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Facial reconstruction
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 3 |
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