Makati Medical Center has successfully conducted its first facial reanimation surgery, a procedure aimed at restoring movement and symmetry in patients with facial paralysis.
The operation, performed on Dec. 3, treated a 36-year-old man suffering from complete paralysis on the left side of his face, which had affected his ability to blink and smile. The surgical team was led by Dr. Benjamin Herbosa, head of the plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery section, with Singapore-based surgeon Dr. Wong Manzhi assisting.
Using the Labbe Flap technique, surgeons harvested the patient’s temporalis muscle and repositioned it to the paralyzed facial areas, including the eye and lip. Post-surgery, the patient has regained the ability to blink, close his left eye, and smile, significantly improving facial symmetry and function.
Dr. Herbosa described the procedure as life-changing. “A facial reanimation procedure is truly rewarding, giving a patient utmost gratification and improving their quality of life,” he said.
This achievement shows MakatiMed’s commitment to advancing medical care and offering innovative solutions to complex conditions.
For inquiries, contact MakatiMed On-Call at +632.88888 999 or visit www.makatimed.net.ph.
