Teresa González Otero

Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects Using Microsurgical Flaps

Reconstructive surgery of the soft tissue of the head and neck is a challenge for the surgeon owing to the three-dimensional nature of the face and its tissues.

Reconstruction in Facial Paralysis

The objective of reconstructive procedures in the patient affected by facial paralysis is to achieve symmetry both at rest and in movement, with as natural a facial expression as possible. Diagnosis of facial paralysis is based mainly on clinical findings, although electromyographic data are also frequently used. Once facial paralysis has been diagnosed, it is important to establish the degree of motor function involvement. Treatment of facial paralysis should be planned on an individual basis and should be carried out at specialized centers with a facial paralysis unit staffed by appropriately trained health professionals.