What is a Facial Plastic Surgeon?
Facial Plastic Surgeons are experts in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face. Following four years of medical school, our doctors spent five to six years in surgical training, including four years dedicated to head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery. By concentrating on the complex anatomy and physiology of the head and neck region, we can offer you solutions that are both beautiful and functional. We understand the nose, face and neck - inside and out.
Drs. Armstrong and Shaw are board-certified otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons and members of the American Academy of facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Armstrong is additionally certified by the American board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Reconstructive facial plastic surgery includes the repair of
congenital deformities, as well as those caused by injury, skin cancer or disease.
Otoplasty
Do you style your hair to hide your ears? Surgical correction of prominent ears can take as little as thirty minutes per side, and may even be performed under local anesthesia on older children and adults. Ideally performed at about age 5, it is never to late to correct a concerning deformity.
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Microtia Repair
Children born with missing or severely abnormal ears often require multiple stage surgery to correct the deformity. Typically, the new ear is sculpted out of rib cartilage and refined with subsequent staged revisions. Alternatives include the placement of buried plastic implants or the external attachment of a prosthetic ear.
Cleft Lip Repair
A cleft lip, or harelip, is the most common major facial deformity in the U.S. The cleft causes significant difficulty with speech and eating and often occurs in combination with a cleft palate. In the U.S., a single stage repair is usually performed around 3-6 months of age. Remaining nasal asymmetries often require touch-up surgery as the child matures.
Drs Armstrong and Shaw have both traveled on medical mission trips around the world to perform these procedures to children and adults who had no access to expert care.
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Cleft Palate Repair
A cleft in the upper jaw and/or roof of the mouth distorts speech and allows food to go into the nose. Sinus and ear infections are common. Surgical correction of a cleft palate is usually performed around 9-12 months of age.
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Facial Trauma Reconstruction
If you have experienced a broken bone or other injury to your face, we can help. Treatment is best if completed within ten days of the injury. If you have severe bleeding, nasal obstruction, change in vision or loss of consciousness, go to the emergency room without delay. In the meantime, elevate your head and apply cold compresses to minimize bruising and swelling.
We participate in FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project, which provides free care to uninsured victims of domestic violence.
Broken Noses
The nose is the most commonly broken bone in the face. We can usually repair it the same day in the office.
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Scar Revision
If you have an unsightly scar, it may be possible to improve its appearance with a scar revision. The goals of surgery may be to make the scar smaller, replace damaged skin with a better quality skin, or to rearrange the scar so that it follows natural skin lines.
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Skin Cancer
The frequency of skin cancer in the United States is doubling every 10-20 years. There will be over one million cases of skin cancer this year - almost as many as all other cancer types combined. Boomers are at the greatest risk of developing skin cancer, having grown up with the luxury of summer vacations and a belief that a dark tan is a sign of good health. Do you remember choosing between SPF 2 and SPF 4? Once you had a good base tan, did you abandon “dark tanning oil” for plain baby oil? Have you ever had a bad sunburn? Have you ever used a tanning bed or sunlamp? If you are over 40 and can answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may be at risk for skin cancer.
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Facial Paralysis & Bell's Palsy
Facial paralysis may occur following a stroke, tumor or injury. The most urgent intervention needed is protection of the eye from dryness or further injury. Surgical procedures are designed to restore symmetry at rest, and ideally, to restore a natural, spontaneous smile.
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