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Center for Facial Reconstruction & Facial Nerve Disorders

Cleveland Clinic's Center for Facial Reconstruction & Facial Nerve Disorders provides leading-edge reconstructive technology and expertise with an unparalleled success rate.

Why Choose the Center for Facial Reconstruction & Facial Nerve Disorders?

When a traumatic injury or illness changes your outward appearance dramatically or affects how you’re able to go about your day-to-day activities, our experts are here to help rebuild your facial features and your confidence. Building upon our foundation of unparalleled in-house care, Cleveland Clinic’s Facial Center brings together multiple experts from different disciplines. This collaboration brings patients the best care, from consultation to surgery to rehabilitation.

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Doctors, Programs and Medical Professionals

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Our Doctors

We can help you choose the appropriate specialist from our multidisciplinary team of facial reconstruction surgeons.

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Specialty Programs

Our physicians, surgeons, nurses and other health care professionals work together in areas of expertise to provide the highest level of patient care.

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Facial reconstruction surgeons

For Medical Professionals

Explore the latest news and information geared towards providers and educatiors, including our referral process.

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Related Institutes at Cleveland Clinic

Related Institutes at Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic's Center for Facial Reconstruction and Facial Nerve Disorders is a collaborative effort that combines the expertise of multiple subspecialists, all dedicated to our patients’ surgical needs and functional recovery. Learn more about the clinical institutes from which our teams of specialists come from.

Online Virtual Visits

Online Virtual Visits

You can stay connected to your healthcare team though virtual visits, using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Ask your provider about what options are available.

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Tami with her son Andrew, a physician assistant at Cleveland Clinic.(left), Tami and her husband Dave and grandaughter Chloe (right)

Surgery Restores Woman’s Function and Confidence After Facial Paralysis

Mar 13, 2024

"I always told my kids to never let anything hold them back and I didn’t want the way I looked to hold me back. But because of Dr. Byrne’s compassion, understanding and ability to see things from my viewpoint, I now feel confident in the way I look."

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Andrew Koplove

Complete Nose Reconstruction Restores Man’s Confidence After Amputation

Feb 20, 2024

"I had two of the bests in the world, Dr. Byrne and Cleveland Clinic. I was confident in both of them and that I’d have a fantastic outcome. I knew both could handle any challenges."

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Allison Schumacher (middle) and her two sons (left and right)

Nasal Surgery Allows Woman to Breathe Freely and Feel Confident

Jan 4, 2024

“I am able to breathe freely and sleep better. Dr. Genther gave me a basic necessity that improved my life in many ways, and I am so grateful."

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Philip Vlastaris, Cleveland Clinic patient, wearing his protective facial mask during a soccer game.

Unique surgery for facial fracture gets soccer player back on the field

May 16, 2023

"Once I saw Dr. Ciolek, then learned there was a chance I could get a mask, I was determined to do whatever it took to finish the season."

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Anita Stapleton, happy with her results after her Mohs Procedure.

Maryland Woman Comes to Cleveland Clinic for Mohs Procedure and Nose Reconstruction

Feb 24, 2023

“I was scared, but I knew I was in extremely capable hands.”

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Nicole before and after facial reanimation surgery.

Girl Undergoes Rare Facial Reanimation Surgery, Restores Ability to Smile

Dec 19, 2022

“We have peace knowing we did everything we could to give Nicole the best chance in doing whatever she wants in life.”
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