Maxillofacial surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions related to the jaws, face, and neck. Facial surgery includes the treatment of many health and aesthetic problems, including reshaping the face, correcting facial and maxillofacial deformities, treating jaw and dental problems, performing tumor resections and accurately diagnosing tumors and other injuries affecting the face, jaws and neck.
Some of the common surgeries performed in maxillofacial surgery include:
1- Orthognathic surgery: It works to modify and correct the problems of jaw asymmetry, and includes removing the excess part of the jaw or bone, or adding bone in the areas that need modification.
2- Tumor treatment surgery: It includes the removal of cancerous and non-cancerous tumors in the face, jaws and neck.
3- Trauma surgery: It includes the repair of fractures in the jaws and other facial bones and facial wounds.
4- Facial improvement surgery: It includes facial plastic surgeries such as nose reduction, lip augmentation, and face and neck lift.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires specialized and comprehensive medical skills and experience, and patients should seek a qualified and competent maxillofacial surgeon for the necessary diagnosis and surgical treatment. Patients should consult with their physician to determine whether maxillofacial surgery is the best option for their condition.
