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Facial expressions are a way to interact with others. How we look has an impact on how others perceive us, so most of us are concerned about our face\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some would like to change certain things about their face. Others are born with facial abnormalities such as a cleft lip<\/a>, a birthmark, or other birth defects. Many of us notice the effects of aging, sun damage, or previous facial trauma. Fortunately, many of these conditions can be corrected through surgical procedures performed by a surgeon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Consider Facial Plastic Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The range of conditions that otolaryngologists diagnose and treat are widely varied and can involve the whole face, nose, lips, ears, and neck. Facial plastic surgery treats a specific component of these conditions and can be divided into two types-reconstructive and cosmetic. Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed for patients with conditions that may be present from birth, such as birthmarks on the face, cleft lip and palate, protruding ears, and a crooked smile. Other conditions that are the result of accidents, trauma, burns, or previous surgery are also corrected with this type of surgery. In addition, some reconstructive procedures are required to treat existing diseases like skin cancer. Cosmetic facial plastic surgery is surgery performed to enhance visual appearance of the facial structures. Typical procedures include facelifts, eye lifts, rhinoplasty, and liposuction. An otolaryngologist surgeon is well trained to address all of these problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Training Is Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An otolaryngologist can receive up to 15 years of college and post-graduate training in plastic surgery, concentrating on procedures that reconstruct the elements of the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-graduate training includes a year of general surgery, four years of residency in otolaryngology (disorders of the ears, nose, and throat), and may also include one to two years in a fellowship dedicated to facial plastic surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After passing a rigorous set of exams given by the American Board of Otolaryngology, otolaryngologists may become board-certified in the specialty of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Because they study the complex anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the entire head and neck, these specialists (sometimes called ENTs) are uniquely qualified to perform the procedures that affect the whole face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Kinds of Problems Are Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following are examples of procedures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n