Facial Plastic Surgery

With the recent reports of a successful facial transplant in the U.S., many people are curious about the future of facial plastic surgery techniques and research. As the only medical doctors who are specifically trained to surgically correct and enhance the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) offers information on the different surgical and medical components of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Q & A - Daniel Alam, M.D., AAO-HNS member discusses his role in the first U.S. recent face transplant

Overview - Facial Plastic Surgery

What is Reconstructive Surgery?

Rhinoplasty

Otoplasty (ear plastic surgery)

Find an otolaryngologist - facial plastic surgeon in your area!

Other Facial Plastic Resources

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)

American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)

American College of Surgeons (ACS)

More Information on the face transplant

Cleveland Clinic website