Rainbow Babies & Children’s Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department treats acquired and congenital deformities of the head and neck, trunk, and lower extremities. Our team of specialists is expert at diagnosing and treating the following disorders:
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Giant congenital nevi— nevi, plural for nevus, is a medical term for birthmark. Congenital means it is present at birth. Some can cover a large surface area, and these are considered giant.
- Extensive burn injuries
- Gynecomastia—the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement
- Congenital growths and tumors
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Ear Deformities
- Prominet ears
- Constricted ears—The rim of the ear is tightened or constricted
- Microtia—a congenital deformity of the outer ear, where the ear is abnormally small
- Anotia—a missing auricle from the visible part of the ear
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Cleft Lip and Palate
- Incomplete formations of the upper lip and roof of the mouth, which cause a gap or defect
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Craniofacial
- Positional plagiocephaly— a change in head shape caused by external pressure on the skull
- Craniosynostosis—premature fusion of the skull bones
- Craniofacial microsomia
- Hemifacial microsomia
- Jaw deformities with malocclusion—any deformity of the jaw with misalignment of the teeth
- Crouzon Syndrome—a condition in which sutures in the head are prematurely fused resulting in abnormal growth of the skull and face.
- Apert Syndrome—a condition involving abnormal growth of the skull and face due to early fusion of certain sutures of the skull.
- Pfeiffer Syndrome—a condition in which certain sutures are fused prematurely. There is a high forehead, and the top of the head may appear pointed.
- Treacher Collins Syndrome—a condition in which the cheek-bones and jawbones are underdeveloped.
- Hemifacial microsomia —a condition in which the lower half of one side of the face does not grow normally. The most obvious sign of this condition is a partially formed ear or total absence of an ear.
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Vascular Anomalies
- Hemangioma—an abnormal build up of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.
- Arteriovenous malformation—abnormal connection between arteries and veins.
- Lymphatic malformations—abnormal dilated lymph channels that can be focal or diffuse
- Venous malformations—made up of malformed veins. Can involve skin as well as deeper structures. They vary in color and size.
- Combined vascular malformations
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