Derek Steinbacher is an American cosmetic plastic,

rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty ( grc, ῥίς, rhī́s, nose + grc, πλάσσειν, plássein, to shape), commonly called nose job, medically called nasal reconstruction is a plastic surgery procedure for altering and reconstructing the nose. There are two typ ...

, and maxillofacial surgeon who is Professor of Plastic Surgery at Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut. He is also the chief of the Dental Department and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Yale New Haven Health. He is known for his clinical work, research and incorporation of 3D analysis and printing into jaw surgery,

craniofacial surgery Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty that deals with congenital disorder, congenital and acquired deformity, deformities of the human head, head, human skull, skull, face, neck, jaws and associated structures. Although craniofacial treat ...

and rhinoplasty.

Career

Steinbacher's field of work and research interests includes tissue engineering and regeneration, fat grafting, distraction osteogenesis, stress shielding, and 3-dimensional analysis and planning. He uses a 'surgery-first' approach in his orthognathic surgeries where he does the jaw surgery before much orthodontia to achieve a good outcome for his patients in aesthetic and functionality. He also holds a CAQ in pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery. He treats children with facial differences like cleft lip and palate, skull abnormalities (craniosynostosis), small or disproportioned jaws, and TMJ ankyloses (fusions). Steinbacher is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons,

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is a professional organisation of surgeons. The College has seven active faculties, covering a broad spectrum of surgical, dental, and other medical practices. Its main campus is located o ...

and the Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons. He is actively involved in national and international organizations including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society.

Selected bibliography

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References

Living people Yale University faculty University of Pennsylvania alumni Harvard Medical School alumni American plastic surgeons Fellows of the American College of Surgeons Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Year of birth missing (living people) {{DEFAULTSORT:Steinbacher, Derek