Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Craniofacial Reconstruction

Craniofacial reconstruction deals with congenital, acquired, and traumatic deformities of the skull, face, and jaws, combining surgical expertise with precise anatomical and aesthetic planning. Techniques include bone grafting, distraction osteogenesis, free flap reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, and soft tissue repair. Preoperative imaging, 3D planning, and virtual surgical simulation enhance precision and predictability. Multidisciplinary approaches involving neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery, ENT, and orthodontics are crucial for comprehensive care. Innovations in biomaterials, tissue engineering, and regenerative therapies improve outcomes for complex defects. Functional restoration, including speech, mastication, and facial expressions, is prioritized alongside aesthetic results. Ethical considerations, patient counseling, and long-term follow-up are essential to monitor growth, development, and surgical outcomes. Participants gain insights into advanced surgical planning, innovative techniques, multidisciplinary management, and strategies to achieve optimal functional and aesthetic results in craniofacial reconstruction.