Our Pediatric Plastic surgeons provide pre- and postoperative management of infants, children, and adolescents with a range of problems, such as:
- Cleft lip and palate
- Congenital nevi
- Congenital ear abnormalities
- Craniofacial abnormalities
- Extremity reconstruction
- Surgical management of traumatic injuries
- Trunk reconstruction
- Vascular malformations
Pediatric plastic surgery encompasses diseases that are unique to children or require special expertise. At Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, children requiring reconstructive surgery options are cared for by a team of specialists that may include:
- Audiologist
- Craniofacial plastic surgeon
- Dentist
- Genetic counselor
- Neurosurgeon
- Oculoplastic surgeon
- Oral surgeon
- Otolaryngologist
- Pediatrician
- Psychologist
- Speech therapist
Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic
One out of 800 babies is born with an incomplete fusion of either the lips or roof of the mouth. An incomplete fusion of the lip is called cleft lip, and an incomplete fusion of the roof of the mouth is called a cleft palate. If left untreated, a cleft lip or cleft palate can interfere with normal growth and function of the mid-face and mouth. However, both can be repaired successfully.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital provides interdisciplinary assessment and pre- and postoperative management for infants, children and adolescents with cleft lip or palate or other congenital craniofacial anomalies. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
Craniofacial-Orbital Clinic
Some children are born with complex abnormalities that affect the appearance and growth of the face and skull. These congenital problems may also involve the brain, heart, lungs, liver or gastrointestinal tract, and they may affect the appearance and function of the hands and feet. Through interdisciplinary assessment, a team of experts provides pre- and postoperative management of infants, children, adolescents and adults with cranial and orbital deformities.
Information & Appointments
Contact our Pediatric Plastic Surgery department for more information or to schedule an appointment.