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52379 - Facial Contour Reconstruction

MBS service description:

Face, contour reconstruction of one region, using autogenous bone or cartilage graft (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)
Schedule Fee:
1457.55
@85% Benefit Fee:
@75% Benefit Fee:
Last updated on
March 29, 2025

When is item code 52379 (Facial Contour Reconstruction) typically used?

The need for contour reconstruction of one facial region using autogenous bone or cartilage arises when a patient has a deformity or defect—often from trauma, surgery, or congenital issues—requiring rebuilding under anesthesia with assistance in a hospital with the patient’s own tissue to restore shape and function. This is indicated for specific facial areas needing contour, critical where aesthetics and structure are compromised in the maxillofacial region.

Specific scenarios include:

  • Trauma: A sunken cheek from fracture needs bone for contour.
  • Surgery: Post-tumour loss requires cartilage for shape.
  • Congenital: A nasal defect needs grafting for symmetry.
  • Aesthetics: Restores facial harmony.

For instance, a patient with a cheek defect post-trauma might need a bone graft for contour, with assistance for fit. In aged care, an elderly patient could benefit for appearance, given frailty. By grafting tissue, this service restores contour, enhances function, and improves aesthetics, making it a key maxillofacial reconstructive option.

Benefits to the patient

Surgeons reconstructing a facial contour region in the patient with autogenous bone or cartilage graft under anesthesia with assistance deliver restorative benefits. A primary advantage is restoring facial contour. This graft corrects the patient’s deformity, improving symmetry—vital for 'facial contour reconstruction benefits.' It also improves function by supporting the area, enhancing the patient’s facial capabilities. Furthermore, it enhances appearance by refining contours, boosting the patient’s aesthetics. For surgeons exploring 'autogenous graft advantages,' this assisted service ensures patients benefit from contour restoration, functional improvement, and aesthetic enhancement, offering an effective solution for facial deformities.

Recovery considerations

Recovery of 4-6 weeks with swelling and graft healing; hospital stay required.

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