At Jefferson, a sophisticated Reconstructive team is available to restore appearance and function after cancer surgery. Most recently, Dr. Pribitkin and Dr. Marc Rosen have joined in performing facelift surgery at the same time as surgery to remove benign parotid tumors. As Dr. Pribitkin says, "We listened to patient concerns about their appearance following parotid tumor surgery. Now, instead of a depression where a parotid tumor had been present, patients awaken with a rejuvenated facial appearance. At Jefferson, listening and understanding catalyze innovations in healing." Dr. Pribitkin also works closely with the MOHS dermatologic surgeons Dr. Tanya Humphreys & Dr. Steven Greenbaum to remove facial cancers while minimizing their effects on facial appearance.

Most people are self-conscious about facial scars, especially if these scars also interfere with the proper functioning of their eyes, nose, face, or mouth. Each scar is unique and requires careful attention and treatment. Dr. Pribitkin has long been fascinated with the mechanisms of wound healing and scar formation. He has published on the use of interferon in the treatment of keloids and is now exploring the use of particle beam resurfacing in the treatment of raised scars.

If you would like some more information on scar revision surgery, please visit:
http://www.aafprs.org/patient/procedures/facial_scar.html