SINGAPORE ASSOCIATION OF PLASTIC SURGEONS

Facial Plastic Surgery

FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY

Author: Dr Ng Huiwen
Our facial appearance is one of our important distinguishing features. It allows us to communicate effectively with each other. 

Some people may be born with and obvious deformity such as a cleft lip, absent or prominent ears. Others may have suffered from traumatic injuries such as facial lacerations, fractures or burns. Skin cancers may develop over the head and neck region from chronic sun exposure or as a result of other risks. As part of the natural aging process, we may develop areas of facial drooping, laxity and undesirable pigmentation. 

The face is a delicate area of the body and for most people procedural outcomes are crucial. All the above conditions require surgeons and clinicians with professional training and expertise to deliver the safe and cosmetically pleasing results.

As a new clinical sub-specialty, facial plastic surgery encompasses procedures in reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries of the face. With clear understanding of the facial anatomy, the facial plastic surgeon is able to use sound surgical principles with precision to deliver desired results. 

WHY THE IMPORTANCE IN FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY?

The face is a complex and delicate area with important defining features and many blood vessels and nerves and muscles running in various planes. While a cosmetically superior result is desired, safe delivery of procedure is paramount as complications in this area are dire. Rigorous training and regular exposure in various forms of reconstructive and cosmetic allows plastic surgeons to have the skill and ingenuity to produce safe and cosmetically pleasing results. In addition, using technological advances as the primary modality or as adjuncts in treatments can provide superior results. 

WHAT PROCEDURES DOES IT INCLUDE?

The list includes but is not limited to the procedures listed below. The field of facial plastic surgery is widely encompassing and rapidly developing with modern modalities of treatment used to optimize surgical results.  

Some examples of cosmetic procedures are:
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Double eyelid creation
  • Forehead lift, browlift
  • Hair restoration
  • Facelift
  • Neck lift
  • Rhinoplasty 
  • Otoplasty (Ear pin back surgery)
  • Dimple creation
  • Orthonagthic surgery (surgery for dentofacial disproportions)
  • Genioplasty (chin surgery)
  • Lasers
  • Botox
  • Fillers
  • Chemical peels
  • Dermabrasion
Some examples of reconstructive procedures are: 
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