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Facial Reconstructive Surgery Cincinnati, OH

Reconstructive surgery refers to plastic surgery procedures performed on abnormal body structures in order to correct or improve function or approximate a normal appearance. Reconstructive surgery may be used to treat congenital defects as well as developmental deformities. Alexander Donath M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board certified facial plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Cincinnati, OH, that specializes in reconstructive surgery for patients looking to improve their appearance.

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Alexander Donath M.D., F.A.C.S., is a facial plastic surgeon practicing in Cincinnati, OH, that specializes in reconstructive surgery
Reconstructive surgery may be used to treat congenital defects as well as developmental deformities.
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  1. Types of Reconstructive Surgery
  2. Reconstructive surgery FAQs

Types of Reconstructive Surgery

There are many different types of facial reconstructive procedures for several issues a patient may be facing. The varying types include the following:

  • Cancer Reconstruction. Facial cancer defects may be repaired with a variety of techniques including the use of adjacent healthy skin flaps or grafts as well as free tissue transfer.
  • Cleft Lip Repair. Cleft lip birth defects may be corrected through cosmetic surgery in order to repair nostril asymmetry and lip deformity. This is often performed at the early age of three to six months.
  • Cleft Palate Repair. Cleft palate birth defects may be corrected through surgery, repairing the cleft as well as the roof of the mouth. This procedure is often performed around the age of nine to twelve months.

Facial Reconstructive Surgery Before and After

Reconstructive / Other Before and After Photos in Cincinnati, OH, Patient 6110
Reconstructive / Other Before and After Photos in Cincinnati, OH, Patient 6105
Before and After Photos

*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.

  • Facial Paralysis. Facial deformities caused by facial paralysis may be improved through a variety of surgical means, with the ultimate goal being the improvement of facial symmetry and restoration of facial animation.
  • Facial Trauma Reconstruction. Facial trauma reconstruction is performed to correct facial fractures and/or facial lacerations which may have occurred from motor vehicle accidents, fights, domestic violence, animal bites, and the like. Surgery can correct fractures of the jawbone, cheekbone, eye socket, and brow as well as lacerations resulting in scarring, facial nerve damage, tear duct injury, and loss of body part.
  • Microtia Repair. Microtia repair is the surgical correction of a missing ear. This is a congenital defect that may be treated by creating an ear with rib cartilage and molding an ear lobe and crease.
  • Scar Revision. Scar revision involves a variety of techniques designed to camouflage facial scars resulting from accident, surgery, burn, or acne. Techniques may include surgery like surgical removal of scar tissue, skin flap surgery, skin grafts, and Z-plasty, as well as skin resurfacing procedures like dermabrasion and laser resurfacing.

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Reconstructive surgery FAQs

What is reconstructive surgery?

Different from regular cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation, breast reduction, or the tummy tuck. Reconstructive surgery refers to plastic surgery procedures which are designed to improve function and sometimes approximate a normal appearance of abnormal structures of the body. There are many different types of reconstructive surgery and they may be used to treat both congenital defects and developmental deformities.

Is reconstructive surgery right for me?

If you are looking to improve the function or appearance of a congenital or developmental defect, then reconstructive surgery may be right for you. As with all surgery, patients should be physically healthy and realistic in their expectations. Dr. Donath is happy to meet with you for a consultation to help you decide if reconstructive surgery can best address your needs.

What happens at the consultation for reconstructive surgery?

During the consultation for reconstructive surgery, Dr. Donath will meet with you to conduct a routine examination, discuss your goals, and take a thorough medical history. He will weigh other factors like age, skin type and attitude toward surgery to help determine if reconstructive surgery is right for you. He will explain the intended procedure including the technique, the anesthesia, the surgical facility, the risks, and the costs. The doctor will be sure to also answer any questions or concerns that you may have.

What is a congenital defect?

A congenital deformity is one which is present at birth, basically a birth defect. Examples of birth defects include cleft lip, cleft palate, birthmarks, webbed fingers, and abnormal breast development.

What is a development deformity?

A developmental deformity is one which occurs as a result of accident or injury, disease, infection or sometimes aging. Examples of developmental deformities include burn wounds, growth, and lacerations.

What is cancer reconstruction?

Cancer reconstruction is a reconstructive surgery procedure designed to repair facial cancer defects. There are a variety of different techniques which may be used including skin flap, skin grafts, and free tissue transfer.

What is cleft lip repair?

Cleft lip repair is a reconstructive surgery which corrects cleft lip birth defects. This surgery repairs both nostril asymmetry and lip deformity.

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What is cleft palate repair?

Cleft palate repair is a plastic surgery procedure that corrects cleft palate birth defects. This surgery repairs both the cleft and the roof of the mouth.

What is facial paralysis repair?

Facial paralysis repair is a reconstructive surgery that can improve facial deformities caused by facial paralysis. A variety of surgical means may be used to improve facial symmetry and restore facial animation.

What is cleft palate repair?

Cleft palate repair is a plastic surgery procedure that corrects cleft palate birth defects. This surgery repairs both the cleft and the roof of the mouth.

What is facial paralysis repair?

Facial paralysis repair is a reconstructive surgery that can improve facial deformities caused by facial paralysis. A variety of surgical means may be used to improve facial symmetry and restore facial animation.

What is facial trauma reconstruction?

Facial trauma reconstruction can correct facial fractures and/or facial lacerations occurring through accidents, injury, animal bites, and the like.

What is microtia repair?

Microtia repair is a reconstructive surgery that can replace a missing ear. The surgery creates a new ear with the use of rib cartilage.

What is scar revision?

Scar revision involves a variety of reconstructive techniques intended to camouflage and improve the appearance of facial scars. Many different techniques can be used including surgery and skin resurfacing.

What facial reconstructive office is near me?

If you live in the states of Ohio or Kentucky, Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgery offers facial reconstructive among its services. For a full list of services, please visit our Locations page.

Why choose Dr. Donath — Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

  • Graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University where he was a scholarship recipient and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa national honor society.
  • He then completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati, widely recognized as one of the top medical centers in the country, where he was President of the school’s American Medical Student Association.
  • Completing a rigorous five-year residency training program in all aspects of Head and Neck Surgery at St. Louis University.
  • He additionally spent time studying at Harvard Medical School with the Director of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Mack Cheney.
  • Has been nominated as a Top Doctor in Cincinnati Magazine and by Castle Connolly for many consecutive years.
  • Is a national trainer of other physicians for both Galderma and Allergan, and is a frequent guest on multiple media outlets to present the public with the most recent facial aesthetic techniques.

Last Modified October 18, 2022 by Dr. Alexander Donath

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