Cheek Reconstruction
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Danville, Walnut Creek and Manteca, CA
Your cheek constitutes your facial periphery, and it plays a key role in the maintenance of oral competence and chewing. Cheek reconstruction is a viable option if significant defects of the cheek present a reconstructive challenge due to their extremely visible site, as well as limited local tissue supply. Cheek reconstruction aims to restore your normal skin cover and contour for this prominent facial feature that can’t be hidden by clothing or makeup.
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Benefits
Cheek deformities are extremely visible and may involve missing skin, which is often caused by skin cancer removal, or sometimes brought about by fractures of your bone or the congenital underdevelopment of your soft tissue. Since the cheek is the highlight of the midface region, deformities in this area are extremely noticeable. For selected defects within the cheek, acceptable functional and aesthetic results can be achieved with cheek reconstruction. Achieving aesthetic surgical outcomes after reconstruction of cheek defects requires knowledge of cheek and facial anatomy, all areas where Dr. Gladstone’s expertise shines through.
Ideal Candidate
Reconstruction of cheek defects after trauma or surgery is a continuing challenge if you want to reliably restore facial function and appearance. Cheek reconstruction is ideal for issues where you experience large defects on the medial cheek, which particularly when they are very deep, can distort the free margin of your eyelid or lip in an unacceptable manner. Your face is exceedingly important since it’s the medium through which you interact with the rest of society, which is why more and more patients choose cheek reconstruction from the Gladstone Clinic.
Surgery Preparation
Are you ready for your transformation? During your consultation, we’ll review your cheek reconstruction procedure with you, including what steps you will need to take prior to your procedure to maximize the potential for optimal outcomes.
Surgery Duration
The effective and aesthetically pleasing repair of skin cancer defects is among the most common reasons for cheek reconstruction. Skin cancer in this area is generally removed by the use of Mohs surgery. Depending on the location and size of the specific defect, skin flaps, and secondary laser skin treatments can erase any visible signs of skin cancer. Oftentimes, the repair of small and medium-sized cheek skin cancer defects can be enhanced with cheek augmentation with fat transfer, which can be performed under local anesthesia. Surgical repair of bigger cheek defects and the repair of complex cheek fractures may require general anesthesia in an operating suite.
Expectations
The swelling and bruising that follows surgical repair of cheek skin cancer defects or cheek fractures is mostly resolved within about two weeks, and most patients can return to work at that time. Dr. Gladstone will review your specific post-surgical expectations with you during your free consultation.
Residual Scarring
The goal of cheek reconstruction is to create the illusion of normality and the perception that all is as it was. Whether or not you have scars will depend on the nature of the defect being treating, and Dr. Gladstone will take all the time you need during your consultation to answer any questions you may have.
Results
Reconstruction of the cheek requires in-depth knowledge of skin and soft tissue mechanics, as well as proper soft tissue handling techniques. At Gladstone Plastic Surgery you’ll enjoy outstanding results. During your free consultation, Dr. Gladstone will review when you will see your results, as well as what steps you will need to take to make sure that your outcome is optimal.
The cheek poses special challenges when it comes to the need for reconstruction. Fortunately, your results from Gladstone Clinic will be permanent, and you will be able to enjoy long-lasting peace of mind and an enhanced sense of self-esteem following your cheek reconstruction treatment.
Cost
Dr. Gladstone is a skilled professional with expert precision and a tremendous attention to detail. His style is warm and supportive, and his hands-on approach is at a level of excellence and expertise rarely experienced. In addition to Dr. Gladstone’s great credentials and calm bedside manner, our office is clean and comfortable, with a phenomenally relaxing ambiance. The cost of your treatment will vary depending upon your needs. During your free consultation, Dr. Gladstone and our friendly staff will patiently and gently provide you with a wealth of information and knowledge, including the cost for your precise plan of treatment. In addition to accepting a wide range of insurances and all standard forms of payment, the Gladstone Clinic also offers convenient financing options through Lending Club®, CareCredit®, and Alphaeon™.
From the moment you walk into the Gladstone Clinic, you’ll find that our staff is both professional and gracious, while Dr. Gladstone is warm, knowledgeable and incredibly skilled. Using the latest and most advanced procedures for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, our team offers services emphasizing overall health and wellness to the residents of San Ramon, San Francisco, Pleasanton, and the surrounding communities in California. Contact us now to set up your free consultation!
