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Facial Reconstruction
In Nashville
Refine Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
A Healing Touch Dr. Bryant is a dual board-certified Nashville reconstructive surgeon who offers facial reconstruction, as well as procedures of the nose and ears to patients that have suffered from cancer, trauma, or deformities.
Reconstruction procedures can also help cosmetically repair facial fractures or soft-tissue injuries. At Refine Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, great care and attention are taken to assist patients in overcoming obstacles in life so they can face the future without feeling held back by their appearance. This is one of the most rewarding parts of Dr. Bryant’s practice as he aims to touch patients’ lives by bringing them the highest level of quality, service, and facial surgery expertise that can be found in the greater Nashville metropolitan area.
Skin Cancer Face Reconstruction
After Mohs surgery to remove face or neck cancer, facial reconstruction is often necessary. Biopsy and excision can mar the face, resulting in extensive tissue loss.
Dr. Bryant offers reconstructive face surgery after Mohs to help patients that have recovered from cancer regain a more normal appearance following skin cancer face surgery. As a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Bryant is highly skilled in the complex repair techniques needed to restore the skin of the face. He has advanced training in the latest surgery techniques with a plastic surgery practice that is dedicated solely to facial aesthetics. His goal is to reconstruct the facial skin to as close to normal as possible.
Mohs Scar Revision:
Often, a circular scar can be reshaped into a straight line. There are natural contours and lines on the face known as relaxed skin tension lines (RSTL). By placing the incision in the same direction as these lines, it helps them start to blend in nicely with the skin so it appears less noticeable than the original circular scar. Dr. Bryant takes a great amount of care when it comes to planning a scar location so that patients have the best result possible.
Skin Grafting:
This method of facial reconstruction after Mohs surgery involves removing skin from one area of the body and grafting it on the face. The preferred technique for the face uses Full Thickness skin grafts. The skin graft is selected from an area of the body that best matches the color, thickness, and texture of the patient’s facial skin.
Local Flap Facial Reconstruction:
This is the most common type of facial reconstruction to repair the face after Mohs surgery. It involves using skin that is close to the damaged skin in order to best match the skin thickness and color of the area that is being repaired. Areas of excess facial skin or areas that have better skin elasticity produce the best result.
Most surgeons prefer the local flap vs skin grafting because the skin tone and contours of nearby skin provide a more seamless match compared to grafting skin from a different part of the body. In some cases, more than one operation may be needed to perfect the result. The flap is constructed in the first operation, then a second operation smooths the tissue so it blends better with the surrounding skin.
Facial Reconstructive Services that are Available at Refine Surgery Dr. Bryant has diverse specializations in total face reconstruction. Some of the most common procedures he performs include:
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Vascular Malformations
- Ear Trauma Hematoma Repair
- Earwell Nonsurgical Ear Molding Birth Defect
- In-Office Ear Lobe Earring and Gauge Repair
- Facial Burns, Scars, and Laceration Repair
- Rib Cartilage Graft for Microtia Ear Reconstruction
- Facial Reconstruction after Skin Cancer, MOHS Surgery.
- Cleft Lip Repair (often combined with rhinoplasty repair)
- Rhinoplasty Repair or Revision Rhinoplasty with Cartilage Grafting
- And more
What to Expect from Facial Reconstruction
During your consultation, a customized treatment plan is created based on your individual cosmetic concerns. The final method of reconstruction is determined to keep your goals in mind along with the aesthetics and functionality of the tissues.
Pre-Procedure Appointment
Before your procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. Bryant and his surgical care coordinator. Your personal treatment plan will be reviewed and you’ll be provided with all preoperative and postoperative instructions—as well as medication if applicable.
Post-Procedure Appointment
After your procedure, Dr. Bryant will review your care instructions. Downtime varies based on the extent of the procedure. We give all of our surgical patients a personal phone number so that they can reach us by phone or text during the recovery period. It’s important to come in for all follow-up appointments; This ensures you are healing well for an optimal result.
Why Choose Dr. Lucas Bryant As Your Nashville Facial Reconstruction Surgeon Dr. Lucas Bryant is a dual board-certified and fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon in Mt Juliet, TN.
As a head and neck surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastics, he is a compassionate guide as you embark on the journey to improve your appearance after trauma, cancer, or an accident that has affected the functionality and looks of your face.
His unique medical experience, artistic eye, and rigorous medical training make him an expert in the field of surgical face reconstruction. Dr. Bryant is passionate about helping people improve their lives through cosmetic surgery. A commitment to better the local community has always been at the core of his work. When he is not traveling abroad to volunteer his medical services to those in need, he works with domestic violence survivors throughout the greater Nashville area and beyond that require plastic surgery.
This is possible through his membership at Face to Face in conjunction with the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, an organization that assists women during recovery from trauma. While patients of all ages and from all walks of life can find themselves searching for a facial plastic surgeon near me, it is important to seek a dual board-certified doctor that specializes in reconstructive face surgery. Dr. Bryant has extensive experience and strives to deliver world-class outcomes.
Our main headquarters is located in Mt Juliet, TN. For surgical procedures, Dr. Bryant works at six surgery centers conveniently located throughout the greater metropolitan area, including Nashville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, and Hermitage, Tennessee. Depending on your stay and treatment, we can help facilitate any transportation. If your procedure is scheduled at an off-site location, we’ll assist in any booking and planning necessary.
