Dr. Brian Mailey is a plastic surgeon who uses the latest advances in care to treat both pediatric and adult patients. He performs surgical repair of cleft lip and cleft palate, as well as craniofacial reconstructive surgery for traumatic injuries. He specializes in hand surgery, as well as surgeries for problems of the upper extremities, such as lymphedema and brachial plexus injuries.

One of Dr. Mailey's primary areas of interest is migraine surgery - a procedure that releases and decompresses nerves to alleviate migraine pain. Surgery may offer relief for long-time migraine patients who have tried other therapies without success.

Dr. Mailey is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he also serves as division chief.

Dr. Mailey offers cleft lip and cleft palate repair as a medical volunteer with the global nonprofit Operation Smile.