Jessyka Lighthall, MD - Penn State Cancer Institute
Researcher Profile
Jessyka Lighthall, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Chief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
Disease Teams:
Cancer Institute, Head and Neck Cancer Team
Recent Publications
2025
Chan, K, Patel, S, Keane, A, King, T & Lighthall, JG 2025, 'Evaluating Outcomes in Septorhinoplasty Procedures Using Serum Cotinine as a Measure for Tobacco Use', Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States). https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.1212
Eberly, HW, Pradhan, S, Tucker, J, Sciscent, BY, King, T & Lighthall, JG 2025, 'Fibrin Sealants in Facial Plastic Surgery: A National Database Analysis of Complication Risk', OTO Open, vol. 9, no. 1, e70102. https://doi.org/10.1002/oto2.70102
Parikh, AC & Lighthall, JG 2025, 'Repairing the Nasal Valve in Revision Surgery', Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 343-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2024.07.009
Newland, M, Eberly, H, Ma, C & Lighthall, JG 2025, 'The Use of Oxymetazoline 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution for Acquired Blepharoptosis: A Systematic Review', Laryngoscope, vol. 135, no. 1, pp. 8-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.31723
2024
Lighthall, J 2024, Aging face/rhytidectomy. in PS Roland (ed.), Otolaryngology Clinical Case Studies: Oral Board Exam Review . 2nd edn.
Lighthall, J 2024, Cheek Reconstruction. in PS Roland (ed.), Otolaryngology Clinical Case Studies: Oral Board Exam Review . 2nd edn.
Lorenz, FJ, Schopper, HK & Lighthall, JG 2024, 'Chemodenervation is Associated With Reduced Mental Health Disorders in Patients With Synkinesis', Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), vol. 171, no. 5, pp. 1355-1361. https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.936
Oxford, M, Tucker, J, Goldenberg, D, King, TS, Ziai, K, Henry, C & Lighthall, JG 2025, 'Comparison of Pediatric and Adult Mandibular Fractures: Identifying Differences in Presentation and Management Using a National Trauma Database', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 461-464. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010856
Pool, CD & Lighthall, JG 2024, 'Corrigendum to “The modified mini direct bone-anchored browlift for frontal paralysis” [Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2023; 34: e20–e22] (Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2023) 34(3) (e20–e22), (S1043181021000403), (10.1016/j.otot.2021.04.004))', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2024.09.001
Lorenz, FJ, Rothka, AJ, Schopper, HK & Lighthall, JG 2024, 'Impact of COVID-19 on facial plastic surgery volumes: A large database analysis of pre- and post-pandemic trends', Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, vol. 9, no. 3, e1292. https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.1292
Tucker, J, Eberly, HW & Lighthall, JG 2024, 'Impact of a History of COVID-19 Infection on Postoperative Outcomes for Free Flap Patients', Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241255995
Lorenz, FJ, Rothka, AJ, Schopper, HK & Lighthall, JG 2025, 'Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Incidence, Etiology, Demographics, and Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma', Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States), vol. 172, no. 2, pp. 444-456. https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.981
Tucker, J, Baroz, A & Lighthall, JG 2025, 'The Influence of a Previous COVID-19 Infection on Rhinoplasty Outcomes', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 58-60. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2024.0117
Eberly, HW, Rothka, AJ, Sciscent, BY & Lighthall, JG 2024, 'The Role of Immunosuppression on Postoperative Outcomes in Facial Fracture Repair', Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241275257
Lighthall, J 2024, Upper blepharoplasty. in PS Roland (ed.), Otolaryngology Clinical Case Studies: Oral Board Exam Review . 2nd edn.
Tucker, J, Oxford, M, Ziai, K & Lighthall, JG 2024, 'Utility of Antibiotic Use in Pediatric Facial Fractures: A Systematic Review', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 26, no. 4, pp. 431-436. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2023.0123
2023
Shokri, T, Patel, S, Weller, C & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'A Surgeon's Armamentarium for Ocular Management in Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Review', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 214-221. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000009089
Schopper, HK, Gadkaree, SK & Lighthall, JG 2024, 'Approach to Major Nasal Reconstruction: Benefits of Staged Surgery and Use of Technology', Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 199-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2023.11.001
Ziai, K, Patel, S, Crenshaw, M, Saadi, R, Goldenberg, D & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Association of Practice Setting and Scholarly Activity With Medicolegal Claims in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery', Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613231158795
Ziai, K, Agarwal, A, Daher, GS, Saadi, RA & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Facial Paralysis Referral Patterns to a Multidisciplinary Facial Nerve Clinic', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 25, no. 5, pp. 440-441. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2022.0372
Lorenz, FJ, LaBarge, B, Lighthall, JG & Walen, SG 2023, 'Facial plating industry payments: An analysis of the open payments database', Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 847-856. https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.1107
Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Injectables and Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck', Clinics in Plastic Surgery, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. xi-xii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cps.2023.03.001
Tucker, J, Goldenberg, D, Brandon, C, King, TS, Ziai, K & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Limited Efficacy of Empiric Antibiotics for Pediatric Facial Fractures', Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, vol. 81, no. 7, pp. 869-877. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2023.03.017
Heikel, T & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Response to Letter to Editor: Botulinum Toxin A in the Management of Pediatric Sialorrhea: A Systematic Review', Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, vol. 132, no. 12, pp. 1698-1699. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894231176891
Moroco, AE, Patel, VA, Saadi, R, Gniady, J & Lighthall, J 2023, 'Systematic Review of Laryngeal Fractures and Trends in Operative Management', Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 62-69. https://doi.org/10.1177/19433875221074847
Hoskins, M, Bhanja, D, Piper, M, Strausser, SA, Mansfield, K, Zheng, A, McNutt, S, Goss, M, Lighthall, JG & Burns, AS 2024, 'Training Program Factors Most Important to Women When Selecting an Otolaryngology Residency', Laryngoscope, vol. 134, no. 2, pp. 600-606. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.30877
Pool, C & Lighthall, J 2023, 'Utilizing Virtual Surgical Planning and Patient-Specific Cutting Guides as an Adjunct in Microtia Repair with Autologous Costal Cartilage Graft', Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000010897
2022
Patel, S, Ziai, K, Lighthall, JG & Walen, SG 2022, 'Biologics and acellular dermal matrices in head and neck reconstruction: A comprehensive review', American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery, vol. 43, no. 1, 103233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103233
Heikel, T, Patel, S, Ziai, K, Shah, SJ & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Botulinum Toxin A in the Management of Pediatric Sialorrhea: A Systematic Review', Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, vol. 132, no. 2, pp. 200-206. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894221078365
Benyo, S, Lighthall, J & Walen, S 2022, Correction of Ear Lobe Deformities. in G Branham, JS Dover & S Khetarpal (eds), Advances in Cosmetic Surgery. vol. 5, Elsevier, pp. 181-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yacs.2021.12.002
Daher, GS, Ziai, K, Saadi, RA, Pool, C & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Cost Analysis of Cadaveric Versus Autologous Costal Cartilage Grafting in Septorhinoplasty', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 24, no. 6, pp. 489-490. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2021.0249
Fedok, FG & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Evaluation and Treatment Planning for the Aging Face Patient', Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 277-290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2022.03.002
Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Injectables and Nonsurgical Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck', Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. xv-xvi. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2022.03.001
Lighthall, JG & Oyer, SL 2022, 'Introduction (Part II)', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2022.02.001
Moroco, AE, Daher, GS, O’Connell Ferster, AP & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Clinic', Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, vol. 132, no. 7, pp. 783-789. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894221118772
Staity, G, Saadi, RA, Pool, C & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'The Safety Profile of Liposomal Bupivacaine Use in Septorhinoplasty', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 202-206. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2020.0544
Ziai, K, Daggubati, LC, Zacharia, BE & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'The Supraorbital Approach via an Eyebrow Incision: Analysis of Cosmetic Outcomes Using the Scar Cosmesis Assessment Rating Scale', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 307-311. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000008071
Benyo, S, Saadi, RA, Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Trends in Facial Paralysis Management: A National Survey Study', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 1754-1761. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000008725
2021
Ziai, K, Patel, S, Thomas, S, Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'A Century in Review: Medicolegal Implications of Facial Nerve Paralysis', Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 417-421. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2020.0390
Benyo, S, Saadi, R, Walen, S & Lighthall, J 2021, 'A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques for Management of Severe Rhinophyma', Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 299-307. https://doi.org/10.1177/1943387520983117
Patel, S, Shokri, T, Ziai, K & Lighthall, J 2021, 'Controversies and Contemporary Management of Orbital Floor Fractures', Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. https://doi.org/10.1177/19433875211026430
Ziai, K, Thomas, S, Weller, C & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Corneal Neurotization in the Setting of Facial Paralysis: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Techniques', Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol. 32, no. 6, pp. 2210-2214. https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000007590
Ziai, K, Daher, GS, Henry, CR & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Evaluation and surgical decision making in facial paralysis', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 205-212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2021.10.011
Shokri, T, Patel, S, Ziai, K, Harounian, J & Lighthall, JG 2024, 'Facial synkinesis: A distressing sequela of facial palsy', Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, vol. 103, no. 6, pp. NP382-NP391. https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613211054627
Agamawi, YM, Ziai, K, Lighthall, J & Walen, S 2021, Noninvasive rhinoplasty. in G Branham (ed.), Advances in Cosmetic Surgery. 1st edn, vol. 4, Elsevier, pp. 71-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yacs.2021.01.012
Pool, C, Goyal, N & Lighthall, JG 2022, 'Novel Use of the Buccal Fat Pad for Sinocutaneous Fistulae Closure and a Review of Reconstructive Options', Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, vol. 131, no. 3, pp. 295-302. https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894211014299
Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Perfusion dynamics in pedicled and free tissue reconstruction: Infrared thermography and laser fluorescence video angiography', American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery, vol. 42, no. 2, 102751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102751
Saadi, RA, Snyder, D, Shokri, T & Lighthall, JG 2021, 'Postoperative outcomes of autologous rib graft for microtia repair in children: A NSQIP study', International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, vol. 146, 110733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110733
Patel, A, Shokri, T & Lighthall, J 2021, 'Securing the Airway in Maxillofacial Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review of Techniques', Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 100-109. https://doi.org/10.1177/1943387520950096
Pool, CD & Lighthall, JG 2023, 'The modified mini direct bone-anchored browlift for frontal paralysis', Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. e20-e22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2021.04.004
Heikel, T & Lighthall, J 2021, 'Utilizing Physician Assistants for In-Office procedures in Outpatient Otolaryngology Clinic', J Otolaryngol Rhinol, vol. 7, no. 4. https://doi.org/10.23937/2572-4193.1510111