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Head and neck reconstruction surgery is used to treat defects in the skull, face, jaws, neck and ears, either for functional or cosmetic reasons. It is also performed when wounds do not heal as expected or when defects exist.
Head and neck reconstruction surgery may also be recommended if a treatment or the removal of malignant or benign tumours has affected your:
There are a number of advanced head and neck reconstruction surgeries. Some of the most commonly performed procedures are:
This special technique entails moving tissue from different parts of the body to the site to be reconstructed. Circulation to the transferred tissue is then restored by reconnecting the blood vessels using a microscope. The procedure is helpful in correcting defects in the face, head, and neck.
In flap surgery, tissue and blood vessels are transplanted from one part of your body to the damaged part of the head or neck. The flaps that are used may be local or regional. A local flap is made from the skin around the defect or incision.
With this technique, a healthy skin patch is transplanted from another part of your body, generally an area with extra skin tissue. The transplanted tissue is used to cover a major wound or a section of skin that is missing or damaged.
Other techniques also used in head and neck reconstruction surgery include:
Local flap reconstruction
Skull base surgery
Reanimation of the paralysed face
Reconstruction of the jaw and facial bones
Reconstruction of the nose, mouth, and ears
Tissue replacement
You may need a head and neck reconstruction surgery after tumour removal, trauma, birth defects, or for cosmetic purposes. The purpose of such procedures is to restore or improve the area's appearance and function.
Head and reconstruction surgery is not recommended in the following conditions:
Depending on the type of surgery, risks may include:
Located on the eastern coast of Singapore, Parkway East Hospital is the private hospital of choice among residents in the community. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing up-to-date treatment plans for patients requiring head and neck reconstruction surgery.
We offer a full spectrum of healthcare services under IHH Healthcare Singapore.
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