When people think of facial reconstruction, they often imagine cosmetic surgery. Nebraska Medicine facial plastic and reconstruction surgeon Wes Heckman, MD, explains that facial reconstruction is about restoring what was lost.

Facial paralysis is a condition characterized by the inability to move the muscles on one or both sides of the face voluntarily or involuntarily. In some cases, surgery is necessary to optimize outcomes and improve quality of life.

With the nerves in his face essentially dead, Conner's neurosurgeon referred him to Wes Heckman, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Over the next couple of years, Conner underwent a series of complex reconstructive surgeries.

At-home treatments and skin products often don’t work well to remove acne scars, wrinkles or age spots. If you’ve been disappointed by these before, you should consider facial resurfacing for dramatic, long-lasting results.