Facial {Plastic Surgery

Question 1

Cosmetic facial plastic surgery is used for:

3

Answer 1

Aesthetic angst
The effects of aging
Congenital deformities

Question 2

Reconstructive/functional facial plastic surgery is used for:
(3)

Answer 2

Congenital deformities
Trauma
Following tumour excision

Question 3

Who does facial plastic surgery?

5

Answer 3

General plastic surgeons
ENT surgeons
Maxillofacial surgeons
Dermatologists
Aesthetic practitioners

Question 4

What is “rhinoplasty”?

Answer 4

Plastic surgery performed on the nose

Question 5

What is the name of plastic surgery performed on the nose?

Answer 5

Rhinoplasty

Question 6

What is the name for chin implants

Answer 6

Mentoplasty

Question 7

What is “belpharoplasty”?

Answer 7

Surgical repair or reconstruction of an eyelid

Question 8

What is the name for surgical repair or reconstruction of an eyelid?

Answer 8

Blepharoplasty

Question 9

What is “otoplasty”?

Answer 9

A surgical operation to restore or enhance the appearance of an ear or the ears

Question 10

What is the name for a surgical operation to restore or enhance the appearance of an ear or the ears?

Answer 10

Otoplasty

Question 11

What are the two main indications for facial plastic surgery?

Answer 11

Aesthetic angst or tissue deficiency

Question 12

How can donor skin be used in reconstruction?

Answer 12

Skin grafts

Question 13

Name (4) methods of reconstruction used in facial plastic surgery:

Answer 13

Primary closure
Healing by secondary intention
Skin grafts
Skin flaps

Question 14

What are the (3) key points to consider when doing a nasal reconstruction (skin flap or other)?

Answer 14

Patient desires good aesthetics
Need to preserve function
Inner lining + scaffold + skin