Different things happen to different people that cause facial deformities in people’s lives. Some can be repaired through extensive re-constructive facial plastic surgery and others simply cannot be helped. Caitlin Cowen suffered from a situation where she was left without the inability to smile. Not being able to smile could deprive someone of a very important form of daily communication. For some smiling is an important part of life and to have that taken away from them can be a very devastating event.

“A smile was a simple form of communication,” said Cowen, a sophomore at Louisiana’s Nicholls State University. “I felt like if I was happy, I couldn’t show it. So it meant that I wasn’t really happy.”

Caitlin was going through a surgery that required a brain tumor to be removed. After the surgery she suffered from paralysis that left her unable to smile. Caitlin spent months going through rehabilitation in order to be able to smile again but there was no luck. Later this year Boston plastic surgeons at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary conducted a surgical procedure that was able to restore the smile. A procedure by the name of free gracilis transfer was able to give Caitlin back what many of take for granted, the ability to show our smile.


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Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel


Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel

With special expertise in all aspects of facial plastic surgery, and a particular skill for revision surgery, it’s clear why Dr. Spiegel is one of the most celebrated facial plastic surgeons in the world. If you are seeking the best possible results, or have a uniquely challenging problem, you’ve found the right doctor.

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Dr. Onir L. Spiegel


Dr. Onir L. Spiegel

Dr. Onir (pronounced “oh-near”) has years of experience in facial aesthetics and treats some of the most recognizable and famous faces. Dr. Onir started her career in oral health, earning doctorate degrees from both New York University and Boston University. She has been the recipient of numerous awards for her cutting-edge medical research as well as her technical skills in dentistry.

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Dr. Jacob Tower


Dr. Jacob Tower

A board-certified specialist in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Jacob Tower brings a thoughtful approach and an artistic eye to New England’s premier plastic surgery practice, The Spiegel Center in Newton, Massachusetts. In addition to being an in-demand surgeon, Dr. Tower is an assistant professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, a sought-after lecturer, and an expert in facial plastic surgery.

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