For board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons, facial surgery is a topic discussed frequently with patients. Though the need for facial surgery can come suddenly, such as in the case of an injury suffered during an accident, this is not always the case. Many times, people choose facial surgery in Baton Rouge, LA, for other reasons such as to feel more attractive or prepare them for other procedures like dental implant placement.
One way to categorize the variety of facial surgery options, is to group them as either functional facial surgeries or cosmetic facial surgeries. Below are some common descriptions of the facial surgeries.
Functional Facial Surgeries
A functional facial surgery is usually one that is medically necessary or preferred. The goal of the surgery is to improve some aspect of the health or function of the patient receiving treatment. A few functional facial surgeries a dental team performs include:
Osseointegration Surgery:
Patients interested in single dental implants, multiple dental implants, or implant-retained dentures need to undergo osseointegration surgery. During this kind of facial surgery in Baton Rouge, LA, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon implants a titanium post into the jawbone. When the post fuses with the bone, it becomes a foundational point to attach anything from a permanent restoration to a prosthetic.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Surgery:
If left unmanaged and untreated, sleep apnea can become a serious, dangerous problem. Facial surgery procedures such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and genioplasty can help reduce or eliminate the number of nightly sleep apnea episodes in patients.
Dentoalveolar Surgery:
What happens if a patient’s mouth is not quite ready to receive dental implants, orthodontics, or other intervention treatments? Dentoalveolar surgeries can be the answer. These facial surgery solutions run the gamut from tooth extractions to bone grafting.
Cosmetic Facial Surgeries
A great aspect of facial surgeries is that they can solve problems far beyond a patient’s medical needs. The right facial surgery can boost a patient’s self-esteem, making them feel more comfortable in social settings, and allow them to live the way they want. A few of our most-requested cosmetic facial surgeries are:
Rhinoplasty:
Rhinoplasty solves common nose-related issues like a nose that seems out of balance with the rest of the face, stands out too much, or causes problems in everyday life. In some situations, rhinoplasty can have both cosmetic and functional value, especially if the shape of a patient’s nose interferes with their ability to breathe comfortably.
Genioplasty:
Over time, the skin and muscles under and around the chin can begin to sag. Genioplasty restores the shape of the chin, giving it a stronger, more youthful appearance.
Neck Liposuction:
When fat accumulates under the neck, it stays put. No matter how much a person diets or exercises, they cannot make neck fat deposits go away. Neck liposuction reduces the amount of fat in the neck area, turning back the clock.
Talk To An Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon About Facial Surgery In Baton Rouge, LA
We are pleased to offer facial surgery services at our state-of-the-art office. Whether you need functional or cosmetic facial surgery, get in touch with us. Get in Contact with our doctors, Dr. Regan, Dr. Casadaban, Dr. Bulot, and Dr. Nelson in our Baton Rouge Oral and Facial Surgery office to schedule your next appointment today!