Craniofacial Surgery

What is Craniofacial Surgery?

Craniofacial is a medical term for the face, facial skeleton, and skull. Craniofacial surgeons like Dr. Varkarakis can treat reconstructive abnormalities of the face and skull. These conditions may be present from birth or acquired from an injury, trauma or a health condition.

Facial defects, ear defects, nasal deformities, cleft lip, and unsightly birthmarks can be effectively treated by surgery under the skilled expertise of Dr. Varkarakis.

Craniofacial Procedures

Craniofacial procedures involve augmentation of the head and face to rectify and reshape irregularities for an enhanced profile.

Craniofacial surgery can treat the following issues:

• Birth defects
• Deformities from a past surgical procedure
• Effects of injury to the head, face, or jaw
• Removal of a tumor

What to Expect?

Craniofacial surgery involves a unique approach for each patient. These procedures are usually conducted under general anesthesia. The length of the procedure depends on the treatment required for each patient.

You can expect a significant and positive change in your appearance after the surgery.

Recovering from Craniofacial Surgery

Generally, patients require rest for several days following a craniofacial procedure. Patients need to rest and relax in order for a smooth recovery. The amount of time required for recovery from a craniofacial procedure will depend on the extent of the surgery performed. In most cases, complete recovery can take 4-6 weeks or more.

It is recommended that patients follow proper aftercare instructions to ensure the best result.

Am I a Candidate?

Craniofacial surgery can be the right choice if you meet the following:

• Do not smoke
• Do not have a history of nerve damage in the past
• Have been focusing on proper nutrition required by your body
• Have proper blood circulation
• Have not been diagnosed with other medical conditions such as lupus
• Facial irregularity or deformity bothers you

Why choose Dr. Varkarakis?