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Explore Advanced Surgical Options for Chronic Headaches and Facial Nerve Pain
Find Lasting Relief From Headache and Facial Pain
Chronic headaches and facial pain can affect every part of your life. When medications, injections, or therapy no longer help, our advanced nerve-focused surgeries can provide real, lasting relief.
Is Head Pain Controlling Your Life?
Head pain doesn’t just cause discomfort—it disrupts your ability to focus, sleep, and enjoy daily life. For many patients, the pain becomes constant, spreading from the temples, scalp, or neck into the face and jaw. Advanced surgical solutions may finally address the root cause of headaches and facial nerve pain, rather than simply masking the symptoms.
At The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, our specialists understand the toll of chronic head and facial pain. Using advanced nerve mapping, reconstructive techniques, and microsurgical precision, we help patients find freedom from pain that once felt permanent.
You do not have to live this way. Here’s who we help:
Patients with chronic facial pain following dental surgery, trauma, or facial fractures.
Patients suffering from occipital neuralgia, with sharp or radiating pain from the back of the head and travelling up the scalp, to the sides of the head and behind the eyes.
Patients experiencing persistent temple, jaw, or facial pain misdiagnosed as migraines or TMJ.
Patients with trigeminal neuralgia whose medications are no longer effective—or never worked.
Patients who have tried multiple treatments for head or facial nerve pain with no lasting relief.
Advanced Procedures That Relieve Chronic Pain
Every case of chronic head and facial pain is unique. Our surgical plans are personalized to target the specific nerve or structural issue causing your pain.
Nerve Reconstruction Surgery
Repairs damaged or compressed nerves in the head, face, or neck to relieve chronic pain.
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Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
Redirects injured or severed nerves into nearby muscles to prevent painful neuromas and reduce chronic post-surgical pain.
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Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI)
Uses small muscle grafts to protect and stabilize injured nerves, reducing sensitivity and improving comfort.
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Joint Denervation
Interrupts pain signals from affected joints, such as the jaw or cervical spine, while maintaining normal function and movement.
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Decompression Surgery
Releases pressure on compressed nerves, such as the occipital, supraorbital, or trigeminal nerves, to relieve chronic headaches and facial pain.
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Nerve Grafts
Replaces or bridges damaged nerve segments to restore function and sensation when direct repair isn’t possible.
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Facial Paralysis Surgery
Reestablishes muscle control and symmetry in patients with facial paralysis while alleviating nerve-related discomfort and tightness.
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Craniofacial Surgery
Addresses complex structural and nerve-related conditions affecting the skull, face, and jaw to relieve pressure and restore alignment.
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Facial Reconstruction
Restores soft tissue and nerve balance after trauma, tumor removal, or previous surgery to improve comfort, appearance, and function.
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Orbital Decompression
Reduces pressure around the eye and optic nerve caused by thyroid eye disease or trauma, relieving pain and improving eye mobility.
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Pharyngeal Plexus Surgery
Treats nerve dysfunction in the throat and neck region to relieve chronic pain and swallowing discomfort caused by nerve injury.
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Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Surgery
Repairs or decompresses the recurrent laryngeal nerve to relieve vocal cord dysfunction, throat pain, and breathing discomfort.
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Fat Grafting
Restores volume and softens scar tissue to cushion sensitive nerves and reduce chronic pain following trauma or radiation therapy.
Flap Surgery
Transfers healthy tissue to repair areas affected by trauma or prior surgery, improving circulation, comfort, and long-term healing.
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Reconstructive Surgeries
Comprehensive restorative procedures that address both structural and nerve issues contributing to chronic head or facial pain.
Wound Debridement / Complex Wound Care
Removes damaged or infected tissue to promote healing, relieve tension on nerves, and prevent long-term discomfort or inflammation.
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Why Patients Choose The Institute When Others Can’t Help
Global Leaders in Surgical Pain Management
Chronic pain care requires more than symptom control. It demands deep diagnostic insight, advanced surgical skill, and a commitment to helping patients reclaim their lives. Whether you’ve been searching for answers for months or years, our team offers a unique blend of science, skill, and compassionate care to help you take back control of your life.
Patients trust The Institute because we provide:
Nationally recognized specialists in pain and reconstruction
Groundbreaking surgical techniques backed by published research
Expertise in rare and complex nerve conditions
Collaborative care from multidisciplinary teams
Personalized treatment plans
Proven outcomes for patients who’ve exhausted other options
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Meet Our Surgeons
Behind every successful surgery is a specialist who understands the impact of chronic pain. Our renowned surgeons bring unmatched skill and a deep commitment to helping patients restore comfort, confidence, and quality of life.
Andrew Elkwood
MD, MBA, FACS
Hamid Abdollahi
MD, FACS
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Peter Andrawes
MD
Beth Anglin
MD, FACS
Gary Arishita
MD
Russell Ashinoff
MD, FACS
Sean Boutros
MD, FACS
David Cabiling
MD
Courtney Carpenter
MD
Stephen Chagares
MD
Eric I. Chang
MD, FACS
Frank Ciminello
MD, FACS
Kari L. Colen
MD, FACS
Ryan Couvillion
MD
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Joseph Dayan
MD, MBA
Frank Dellacroce
MD
George Dreszer
MD
Stephen Dudick
MD
Rodion Erenburg
MD
Berry Fairchild
MD
Adam Feintisch
MD
Nicole Ferro
DO
James Fletcher
MD
Anton Fries
MD, PhD
Amon-Ra Gama
MD
Andrew Gassman
MD
Patrick Greaney
MD, FACS
Ritwik Grover
MD, FACS
Edward Hahn
MD
Sanaz Harirchian
MD
Cassie Hartline
MD
Sean Herman
MD, FACS
Zuhaib Ibrahim
MD, FACS
Hari Iyer
MD, FAAOS
Priya Jadeja
MD, FACS
Reza Jarrahy
MD, FACS, FAAP
Santosh Kale
MD, MBA
Karen Kaplan
MD
Matthew Kaufman
MD, FACS
Ergun Kocak
MD
Arjuna Kuperan
MD
Chris Lakhiani
MD, FACS
Peter Ledoux
MD
Matthew Lynch
MD
Tyler Merceron
MD
Ahmed Nasser
MD
Chet Nastala
MD
Robert T. Nevitt III
MD
Oscar Ochoa
MD
William Ordoyne
MD
Lauren Otaguro
MD
Tushar Patel
MD, FACS
Steven Pisano
MD
Sidney Rabinowitz
MD, FACS
Deepak Ramesh
MD
David Rayfield
MD
Rukmini Rednam
MD
Michael Rose
MD, FACS
Adam Saad
MD, FACS
Nirvana Saraswat
MD
Ali Seckin
MD, MBA
Ajul Shah
MD, FACS
Tzvi Small
MD, FACS
Mohit Sood
DO
Scott Sullivan
MD
Pankaj Tiwari
MD
Stephen Toran
MD
Christopher Trahan
MD
David Tsai
MD, FACS
Hakan Usal
MD
Eric Weiss
MD
Jonathan Weiswasser
MD, FACS
Lauren Whipple
MD
Eric Wimmers
MD, FACS
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Whitten Wise
MD
Mary Jo Wright
MD
Alex Xu
MD
Sarosh Zafar
MD
Get Relief From Chronic Pain
You don’t have to live with chronic headaches or nerve pain. Our specialists provide advanced care that helps patients finally reclaim their lives.