Parry-Romberg Syndromeg
Also known as progressive hemifacial atrophy, this rare illness (affecting 1 out of 700,000 people) is caused by an atrophy of the bones or soft tissues of the face, generally of a part of the face or head, but without facial weakening. It is an auto-immune illness in which body attacks its own skin, blood vessels, muscles and internal organs.
The recommended treatment is a reconstruction via plastic surgery, of the affected muscles, bones and tissues. It may be combined with treatment with stem cells.
In some cases, it only results in a loss of volume in the face, while in more complex cases, the atrophy also affects bone, nose and eyebrow areas. In this latter case, 2 or more surgical interventions may be needed for complete correction.
Take into account
Intervention: (if there is only volume loss)
| Operating room | 4h |
| Clinical stay | 1d |
| Aneshtesia | Deep/general sedation |
| Back to work | 2 weeks |
1rst intervention (if loss of volume and affected bone, nose or eyebrow area)
Corrects the volume loss
| Operating room | 4h |
| Clinical stay | 1d |
| Aneshtesia | Deep/general sedation |
| Back to work | 2 weeks |
2nd intervention (if loss of volume and affected bone, nose or eyebrow area)
Corrects bone, nose or eyebrow deformity
| Operating room | 4-6h |
| Clinical stay | 1d |
| Anesthesia | General |
| Back to work | 2-3 weeks |
Recommended for…
- Those affected by Parry-Romberg Syndrome
Benefits
- Improved health
- Improvement or recovery of facial functions
- Recovery of identity and body image
- Emotional recovery
- Improved self-esteem
