Facial reconstructive plastic surgery service
At the Ribera Povisa Hospital we are specialized in facial reconstruction surgery, a set of advanced surgical procedures whose objective is to restore the functionality and aesthetic harmony of the face in patients who have suffered trauma, oncological removals or have congenital malformations.
Meet our expert facial reconstruction surgeon
Dr. Isabel Victoria Fernández-Carrera González
Otorhinolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic surgery and aesthetics
Dr. Isabel Fernández-Carrera, an otolaryngologist and specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, leads the facial reconstruction unit at Ribera Povisa Hospital.
Her training and experience in microsurgical techniques position her as a reference in Vigo in functional and aesthetic facial reconstruction.
Our facial reconstruction procedures
At Ribera Povisa we offer different types of facial reconstructive surgery To restore damaged structures or correct facial malformations. Each treatment is tailored to the patient's functional, aesthetic, and emotional needs, always with a personalized and multidisciplinary approach. Below are the main procedures we perform in our unit:
Functional septorhinoplasty: Reconstruction of the nose after trauma or congenital defects
We correct the after-effects of nasal trauma or congenital malformations through functional septorhinoplasties, which improve both aesthetics and breathing. This procedure combines reconstruction of the septum and nasal structure with a functional approach.
Auricular reconstruction: To treat microtia, anotia or other defects
We treat congenital defects of the ear such as microtia and write down, as well as acquired deformities. We use techniques such as cartilage grafts or implants to reconstruct the shape and size of the auricle.
Oral and perioral reconstruction: Deformities in the mouth area
We restore alterations to the lips, cheeks, corners of the mouth, or oral cavity, whether congenital, traumatic, or tumoral. We aim to preserve speech function, chewing, and facial expression, while also achieving an aesthetic result.
Facial paralysis treatment: Nerve and muscle reconstruction
In cases of Facial paralysis, we offer a comprehensive treatment that may include:
• Nerve grafts and microsurgical reconstruction techniques.
• Replacement of muscle structures.
• Complementary surgeries to improve facial symmetry and movement.
The goal is to restore the patient's ability to smile, speak, blink, and regain expressiveness.
Oncological reconstruction: After the removal of facial tumors
After resections for skin cancer, oral mucosa, or maxillofacial tumors, we perform customized reconstructions to restore shape, volume, and functionality to the affected areas, combining local flap, graft, and microsurgery techniques.
Repair of birth defects: Cleft lip and palate
We treat congenital malformations such as harelip and the cleft palate, which affect eating, speech, and facial aesthetics. Our team approaches these cases with a functional, reconstructive, and multidisciplinary approach.
What is facial reconstructive surgery?
La facial reconstruction It is a subspecialty of plastic surgery that seeks to repair damaged or missing tissues of the face, improving both the functionality and appearance of the patient.
At Povisa, we approach each case individually, using advanced surgical techniques, grafts, flaps, and microsurgery, depending on the complexity of the case. Our goal is to restore the patient's masticatory, respiratory, expressive, and aesthetic function.
Advanced Microsurgery: Tissue Transplantation for Comprehensive Facial Reconstruction
In complex cases, we employ reconstructive microsurgery, which allows the transplantation of tissues (skin, muscle, cartilage or bone) from other areas of the body to reconstruct damaged facial structures.
This technique is key in extensive or functional reconstructions, such as those resulting from trauma, tumor resections, or congenital defects.
Who is this consultation addressed to? Restoring the harmony and functionality of the face
This unit is aimed at patients who have suffered:
- Accidents with facial injuries
- Oncological removals (nose, jaw, cheeks, etc.)
- Congenital malformations (cleft lip, microtia)
- Facial paralysis or loss of mobility
- Oral or perioral deformities
- Nasal and auricular trauma.
We work to restore not only facial structure, but also self-esteem, function, and quality of life.
Why choose Hospital Ribera Povisa for your facial reconstructive surgery?
Advanced medicine
Professionals of recognized prestige
State-of-the-art equipment
Quality guarantee of the Ribera Group
We are Responsible Health
What do we offer you?
Individualized assessment by experts in facial reconstructive surgery
Post-traumatic reconstruction after accidents (fractures, tissue loss)
Functional septorhinoplasty due to trauma or birth defects
Ear reconstruction (microtia, anotia and acquired deformities)
Oral and perioral reconstruction surgeries (lips, cheeks, oral cavity)
Comprehensive surgical treatment of facial paralysis
Facial reconstruction after oncological resection (skin, mucous membranes, jaw, etc.)
Repair of congenital malformations such as cleft lip and cleft palate
Advanced microsurgery for tissue transplantation
Functional and aesthetic approach, with multidisciplinary monitoring
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