Reconstructive Surgery

Skin cancer can develop on any part of the body, and especially in areas that receive frequent sun exposure, like the scalp, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands. One of the areas most prone to skin cancer is the face. It can affect people of all skin tones, including individuals with darker complexions. What…

When the skin is in the process of recovering from an injury, whether the result of an accident, surgery, a burn or acne, scarring will occur wherever multiple layers of the skin have been affected. Many people are self-conscious about facial scars because of where they appear on the face. While some scars may be…

Dr. Robert DeFatta understands that facial injury can be an extremely distressing event for anyone, but when it involves a child’s face, it can be a very harrowing experience. Facial trauma can result in varying injuries—from minor cuts to large wounds and broken bones in the face. One of the most common causes of facial…

Our facial plastic surgeon understands that facial injury can be an extremely distressing event in a person’s life. Facial trauma can result in varying injuries from minor cuts to large wounds and broken bones in the face. Your face is the most visible part of you and the way you express yourself to the world.…

What are vascular malformations in children? Vascular malformations are a type of birthmark or a growth that is composed of blood vessels and can cause functional or cosmetic problems. Some can be present at birth, and others do not show up until later during the childhood and teenage years. Several different types of vascular malformations…

Facial fractures are broken bones located in the face and mouth. Most facial fractures are sudden and caused by assaults, sports and facial/head trauma from accidents. They could be located in the following areas: nose (nasal)cheekbones (zygoma)eyes (orbit)upper (maxilla) jaw lower (mandible) jaw Signs and symptoms of a facial fracture Depending on location of your…