What is Facial Reconstruction Surgery?
Facial reconstruction surgery is used when a patient has lost skin, bone continuity has been disrupted, or scarring has interrupted the normal skin texture, color, or elasticity. Surgical restoration of the face requires expert handling of the skin and accurate reduction and fixation of the underlying bone and skeleton.
Why see Dr. Jose Barrera, MD, for facial reconstruction?
Dr. José Barrera, MD, has honed his skills in facial reconstruction through his residency at the University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and fellowships at Stanford University focusing on Maxillofacial and Sleep Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has served 25 years in the U.S. Air Force having achieved the position of Chairman of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at SAMMC and the Chief of Surgery and Anesthesia while deployed. He is the co-editor of the Borden Trauma Book on Head and Neck Trauma Surgery and has published numerous articles on facial reconstruction and head and neck trauma.
