Jaw Reconstruction After Oral Cancer Surgery | Everything You Need to Know | Dr. Amit Mulay

Being told that part of your jaw may need to be removed because of oral cancer can be overwhelming and frightening. Patients and families often have many questions: Will the face look normal again? Will I be able to eat properly? Will my speech be affected? Can the jaw be reconstructed? In this video, Dr. Amit Mulay, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon, explains everything you need to know about jaw reconstruction after oral cancer surgery, including the surgical procedure, recovery process, expected results, and long-term outcomes. 🔍 What You'll Learn: ✔ Why jaw removal may be necessary in oral cancer treatment ✔ What is jaw reconstruction surgery? ✔ Understanding the upper jaw (Maxilla) and lower jaw (Mandible) ✔ How oral cancer can spread to the jaw bone ✔ What is a Free Fibula Flap? ✔ Why the fibula bone is commonly used for jaw reconstruction ✔ How reconstructive microsurgery is performed ✔ Recovery after jaw reconstruction surgery ✔ Success rates and safety of the procedure ✔ Speech and swallowing recovery ✔ Facial appearance after reconstruction ✔ Dental implants after jaw reconstruction ✔ Secondary jaw reconstruction after previous surgery ⏱️ Timestamps - Jump to Your Topic: [00:00] - Introduction & Video Overview [00:42] - Understanding the Anatomy: Maxilla & Mandible [01:01] - Why is Jaw Removal Necessary in Oral Cancer? [01:53] - Side Effects & Impact of Removing the Jawbone [02:55] - Reconstruction Options: Fibula Flap vs. Scapula Flap [04:11] - Step-by-Step Procedure of Jaw Reconstruction [05:33] - The Role of Reconstructive Microsurgery [06:05] - Post-Surgery Recovery & Patient Diet Plan [08:09] - Life After Surgery: Facial Symmetry, Speech & Swallowing [09:50] - Can Dental Implants (Teeth) Be Placed? [10:35] - Secondary Reconstruction (Surgery After Previous Jaw Removal) [11:20] - Conclusion & Final Advice 🦷 Why Is Jaw Reconstruction Important? The jaw provides structural support to the face, supports speech, chewing, swallowing, and helps maintain facial symmetry. When a portion of the jaw is removed due to cancer, reconstruction helps restore both appearance and function. About Doctor Dr. Amit Mulay (MBBS, FCPS, DNB) is a National Board–certified Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in the field of Cosmetic Surgery and its subspecialties. Trained at the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, he specializes in Reconstructive Microsurgery and has been performing vascularised/free tissue transfers (Free Flaps) with exceptional success. He was honored with the Young Investigator Award by the International Society of Burn Injuries (ISBI), Australia, and has served as an International Visiting Scholar at CGM Hospital, Taipei. Dr. Mulay has a keen interest in head, neck, and breast cancer reconstruction, hand surgery, upper and lower limb trauma reconstruction, and cosmetic surgeries for facial scars, breast, and nose. His areas of expertise include Crush Injury Hand, Hand & Finger Replantation, Thumb Reconstruction, Toe-to-Hand Transfer, Cleft Lip & Palate Repair, Face Lift, Double Chin Correction, Hair Transplant, Rhinoplasty, and Paediatric Burns. Known for his intelligence, professionalism, creativity, and surgical precision, Dr. Amit Mulay continues to be a respected name in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery across Pune and PCMC. 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Amit Mulay 📍 Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon Follow for more expert health content 📲 Instagram:   / dramitmulay   📞 Book Appointment: 7447474888 🌐 Website: https://www.dramitmulay.com 📍 Clinics: 1️⃣ Deccan Clinic, Bund Garden Road, Pune 2️⃣ Creo Clinic, Chinchwad, Pune 📲 Like, Share & Subscribe for more health awareness 💬 Have questions? Ask in the comments #oralcancer #jawreconstruction #freefibulaflap #oralcancersurgery #headandneckcancer #cancerreconstruction #plasticsurgery #dramitmulay #oralcancerawareness #reconstructivemicrosurgery #jawsurgery #mandiblereconstruction #maxillofacialsurgery #cancerawareness #healthawareness #punedoctors #punehealthcare