Maxillofacial Surgery

Maxillofacial specialists diagnose and surgically treat acquired and developmental deformities that affect the jaws, mouth, teeth and mid-facial structures. This includes orthognathic surgery, jaw reconstruction, and mid- or lower-facial surgery. Maxillofacial surgery can help when jaws don’t align properly or to correct facial asymmetry and improve chewing function, breathing, speech, long-term oral health and appearance.

Unique Expertise

Unlike many other maxillofacial surgery programs, our experts are pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeons, not dentists. This allows our team to integrate cheek, nasal, soft tissue and jaw surgery, not just teeth, to restore overall facial balance and function. We deliver outstanding results through specialized care along with personal attention to patients and families.

Personalized Virtual Planning

Maxillofacial surgery is complex, as it includes breaking or moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues—sometimes from other parts of the body—to reconstruct the jaws and face. Our surgeons use CT images and special software to develop a virtual 3-D model for each patient’s surgery. This allows our team to carefully plan out each step of the surgery and determine the right technique as well as precise measurements, sometimes just millimeters, needed to achieve the best outcome for that individual. This customized virtual plan is then precisely translated to the patient’s bone and soft tissue in the operating room.

Advanced Surgical Treatment

We use advanced surgical techniques for bone and soft tissue reconstruction and enhancement of the face, including:

Traditional (open) surgery: After the completion of puberty, traditional orthognathic surgery moves the jaws into their new position and holds them in place with small plates and screws.

Distraction osteogenesis: Also known as osteodistraction, this procedure involves moving two segments of a bone slowly apart in such a way that new bone fills in the gap. Depending on the diagnosis, this can be done internally and/or eternally. Our surgeons are not only experienced, but John Polley, MD, developed the device used in rigid external distraction (RED) for maxillofacial surgery.

Spectrum Health Concierge Service

Part of the Renucci Hospitality House, we can help you locate area lodging, restaurants, transportation and other resources. Contact the concierge service team toll-free at 888.208.8075, or by e-mail. The free service is available 24/7, although some services may only be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

VIDEO MEET & GREET

Request a video meet and greet to talk with a pediatric plastic surgeon one-on-one. In the video chat you’ll learn more about our services and how we may be able to help your child. Chats are available during the daytime, evenings and weekends. Learn More »

Multidisciplinary Team Approach

Our plastic and craniofacial surgical expertise is supported by a multidisciplinary team that helps care for the whole child, including:

Contact Us

Request a video meet and greet to talk with a pediatric plastic surgeon one-on-one. In the video chat you’ll learn more about our services and how we may be able to help your child. Chats are available during the daytime, evenings and weekends.

Pediatric Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery
426 Michigan Street NE, Suite 304
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616.486.5885

Spectrum Health Concierge Service

Part of the Renucci Hospitality House, we can help you locate area lodging, restaurants, transportation and other resources. Contact the concierge service team toll-free at 888.208.8075, or by e-mail. The free service is available 24/7, although some services may only be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

VIDEO MEET & GREET

Request a video meet and greet to talk with a pediatric plastic surgeon one-on-one. In the video chat you’ll learn more about our services and how we may be able to help your child. Chats are available during the daytime, evenings and weekends. Learn More »