Long-term outcomes and future challenges in face transplantation

Face transplant (FT) has emerged as a groundbreaking option for patients with severe facial deformities resulting from congenital disorders, trauma, or tumor ablation. While reconstructive surgery has made significant strides, the challenges of restoring both form and function remain, particularly in centrally located defects. This review explores the long-term outcomes of FT, addressing its challenges and potential pitfalls. A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted, encompassing articles published in English from November 2005 to January 2023, searched across PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase databases.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - February 29, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Annachiara Cavaliere, Umberto Rega, Sebastiano Grimaldi, Giuseppe Esposito, Rosita Pensato, Francesco D ’Andrea, Benedetto Longo, Edoardo Coiante, Barbara Hersant, Jean Paul Meningaud, Simone La Padula Source Type: research