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What is the definition of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy?
Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA), also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome, is characterized by slowly progressive deterioration of the skin and soft tissues on one side of the face. It sometimes occurs on both sides of the face and occasionally involves the arm, trunk, and/or leg. The condition may worsen for many years and then stabilize. The severity varies greatly. While the cause is not well understood, it may differ among affected people.
What are the alternative names for Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy?
  • Progressive hemifacial atrophy
  • Hemifacial atrophy, progressive
  • Parry-Romberg syndrome
  • Romberg hemi-facial atrophy
Who are the top Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy Local Doctors?
Elite in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Elite in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Campinas, SP, BR 

Rafael Denadai practices in Campinas, Brazil. Mr. Denadai is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Craniofrontonasal Dysplasia, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
Experience:
10+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Scott Owen is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Owen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Samson Lee
Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

1231 116th Ave NE #915, 
Bellevue, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Samson J. Lee, MD, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Minor in Music Performance. He then graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha society for academic excellence. At Duke University, Dr. Lee received the Howard Hughes Medical Student Investigator Award twice for his research on immunotherapy of brain tumors. He then completed a general surgery internship at the University of Washington. This was followed by a year of research in pediatric craniofacial biology as a National Institutes of Health Scholar.Following this, Dr. Lee completed an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency over four years at the University of Washington. He then went on to complete extensive additional training in facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in California. He completed his fellowship by achieving the second highest board examination score in the nation for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery earning him the Jack P. Anderson Award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Dr. Lee's practice is focused on general medical and surgical problems of the head and neck with a focus on facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In addition to performing cosmetic procedures, he has extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction after trauma and skin cancer removal, including rhinoplasty.Dr. Lee is double-board certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery as well as cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington. He regularly teaches residents facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery techniques at affiliated University of Washington Hospitals. Dr. Lee has been selected as a "Seattle Top Doctor" in both Seattle and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine for otolaryngology and facial plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery every year since 2011. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis.

What are the latest Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy Clinical Trials?
Supplementation of Autologous Fat Grafts with Curcumin Preconditioned Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in the Treatment of Facial Contour Deformities

Summary: The aim of this study is to evaluate the comparison of therapeutic potential of curcumin preconditioned adipose derived stem cells (ASCs) enrichment fat grafting, naïve ASCs enrichment fat grafting and conventional fat grafting to correct facial contour deformities that cause aesthetic complications in patients.

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Published Date: May 10, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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