About Craniofacial Reconstruction
Craniofacial reconstruction is a class of surgical procedures to restructure face and skull deformities resulting from congenital abnormalities, trauma or tumors. Craniosynostosis, or a premature fusion of the bones of the skull, occurs in one in 2,000 live births. Left untreated, it frequently causes deformities of the head and impairments in the child’s development.
Our Unique Approach
Craniofacial reconstruction surgery has been a specialty interest of our division for over 30 years. The internationally renowned, multidisciplinary surgical team of the Craniofacial Center at Montefiore Einstein includes plastic surgeons, oral reconstructive surgeons, otolaryngological surgeons and anesthesiologists. The center employs advanced techniques, developed at Montefiore Einstein Medical Center, to correct skull and facial deformities in children and adults. Our team utilizes 3D modeling and intraoperative CAT scanning to understand a patient’s deformity and design and execute the correction plan surgically. Specialty materials—such as resorbable fixation screws and plates and distraction devices—are used to create the most natural reconstructions. Our team shares a purpose for correcting our patients’ deformities to allow normal development and function.
Virtual 3D Modeling
Our physicians have lectured around the world advocating for the use of virtual 3D modeling that allows us to plan your child’s reconstruction before surgery. We print virtual plans into real 3D models that are used to demonstrate what the planned reconstruction will accomplish, and to guide us during the surgical reconstruction. Advanced planning reduces the time under anesthesia as much as possible. Our team was the first to publish on advanced techniques in coupling pre-surgical reconstruction plans with intraoperative CAT imaging of the skull. As leaders in the advance of craniofacial surgery, we will ensure that you or your child receive the best reconstructive surgery.