USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Research

Research – Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

In the instance of serious conditions such as facial paralysis or disfigurement, reconstructive surgery helps patients overcome physical limitations that drastically impact quality of life. Our team places great emphasis on research in order to design new approaches for treatment, especially when it comes to facial nerve and paralysis. They working to harness the power of induced stem cells to create nerve grafts generated from a patient’s skin. This opens the door to stem cell therapy and tissue engineering that does not rely on fetal or bone marrow tissue.

Faculty Researcher:
Alexander Markarian, MD