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Craniofacial surgery
Reconstructive surgery to help correct head and facial abnormalities. It can help to repair damage or deformity of the skull that was a result of an injury or disease.
What is craniofacial reconstruction?
Craniofacial reconstruction surgery can improve or correct a range of deformities of the skull as well as damage caused by trauma to the head or face.
Our multidisciplinary teams of surgeons will work together to rebuild tissue, facial features and bone structure to achieve the best cosmetic result.
Need to know
Your procedure will be personalised to make sure you have the most effective treatment for your condition. Craniofacial surgery is always done under general anaesthetic.
Pieces of bone (grafts) may be taken from your pelvis or ribs to rebuild the spaces where the bones of your face and head have been damaged. Small metal screws and plates are sometimes used to hold the bones in place during the healing process. Because craniofacial reconstruction often involves delicate and specialised procedures, surgery can take anywhere from four to 14 hours to complete and can involve a team of specialists.
Pieces of bone (grafts) may be taken from your pelvis or ribs to rebuild the spaces where the bones of your face and head have been damaged. Small metal screws and plates are sometimes used to hold the bones in place during the healing process. Because craniofacial reconstruction often involves delicate and specialised procedures, surgery can take anywhere from four to 14 hours to complete and can involve a team of specialists.
Before treatment, you'll likely have a range of scans, such as a CT scan, X-ray or MRI to determine the extent of the malformation or damage to your skull.
Once your consultant has determined the best surgical approach for you, they'll explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have. Because you'll be having general anaesthetic, they'll also let you know how long to avoid eating and drinking before your operation.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
Once your consultant has determined the best surgical approach for you, they'll explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have. Because you'll be having general anaesthetic, they'll also let you know how long to avoid eating and drinking before your operation.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
Depending on the complexity of your operation, you may be cared for in our intensive care unit at the hospital and then to our neurological rehabilitation unit for an extended period after your surgery.
Follow-up procedures may also be needed. Your consultant will let you know what to expect. They'll also work closely with you and your family to help you make a full recovery.
Follow-up procedures may also be needed. Your consultant will let you know what to expect. They'll also work closely with you and your family to help you make a full recovery.
Paying for medical treatment
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Our Craniofacial surgery locations
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
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