What is Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery includes a wide range of procedures to improve the function or appearance of the head and neck. Our specialists are part of Penn State Health’s Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) team.
Complete care for a full range of conditions
Penn State Health fellowship-trained surgeons treat both reconstructive and cosmetic needs, including:
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Botox and filler injections, functional and cosmetic
- Brow lift (forehead lift)
- Chemical and laser facial resurfacing
- Chin augmentation
- Cleft lip and palate surgery
- Congenital facial abnormalities
- Cosmetic facial surgery
- Dermabrasion
- Ear reconstruction, including microtia
- Facelift
- Facial aging
- Facial nerve disorders
- Facial paralysis/weakness
- Facial reanimation
- Facial reconstruction
- Facial rejuvenation
- Facial trauma and fractures
- Hair restoration
- Microvascular reconstruction of head and neck defects
- Nasal fractures
- Neck lift
- Otoplasty (ear pinning)
- Reconstruction after skin cancer removal
- Rhinoplasty (nose surgery), including breathing restrictions
- Scar revision
- Skin cancer reconstruction
- Treatment of skin wrinkles
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency (surgery to close the seal between the oral and nasal cavities)
You’ll work with an expert team of surgeons, physician assistants, nurses, care coordinators and support staff to help you meet your goals.
Cosmetic services you can feel good about
When you like the way you look, you can face the world with confidence. The cosmetic services team offers a full range of noninvasive, minimally invasive and surgical cosmetic procedures at Esteem Penn State Health Cosmetic Associates.
Penn State Health is known for exceptional care and advanced expertise. You’re assured of leading-edge skin treatments, as well as the benefits of our facial plastic and reconstructive surgery research in partnership with Penn State College of Medicine. That means the latest approaches that deliver natural-looking results with minimal downtime. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Advanced care for facial nerve disorders
The Facial Nerve team at Penn State Health is dedicated to providing complete care and advanced techniques for patients with facial movement disorders from all causes, including:
- Paralysis
- Spasms
- Synkinesis, unwanted facial movement that occurs with intended facial movement
- Weakness
The team helps people with these conditions improve function, appearance and quality of life.
Our Experts in Care
Jessyka G. Lighthall, MD, FACS
Scott Walen, MD
Heather K. Schopper, MD
Why Choose Penn State Health for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Penn State Health facial plastic and reconstructive team includes leading researchers and internationally renowned educators. Our surgeons train the next generation of health care professionals through their work with residents and a facial plastic surgery fellowship. Many give back to the global health community through their involvement in international health care.
My goal is to provide the highest level of care to all patients. Whether you need surgery to improve breathing through your nose, want natural-appearing facial rejuvenation to push back signs of aging or require a complex reconstruction after treatment of head and neck cancer, I want you to be able to put your best face forward.
Jessyka Lighthall, MD, FACS
Division Chief, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Our reputation for personalized, quality care and proven, effective cosmetic and reconstructive approaches makes us a trusted choice for people across Pennsylvania.
Convenient Locations
Find the care your family needs, close to home, at one of our many locations throughout central Pennsylvania.
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