Advances in Midface Reconstruction

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2025 Feb;33(1):57-65. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2024.07.004. Epub 2024 Sep 20.

Abstract

The complexity of the midface structure and its importance to a multitude of functions present the reconstructive surgeon with unique challenges. The midface is an area that is crucial both functionally and esthetically. Midface reconstructions can make profound differences in form and function. This review focuses on complex midface and maxillary reconstructions requiring free tissue transfer.

Keywords: Free flap; Head and neck reconstruction; Midface.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Face / surgery
  • Free Tissue Flaps
  • Humans
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures* / methods