Surgery of the Face & Skull
Surgery of the face and skull (craniofacial surgery) is a highly specialized branch of plastic surgery that focuses on the complex reconstruction of the jawbone, orbits (eye sockets), skull, and soft tissue of the face. A craniofacial surgeon also treats complex soft tissue problems such as hemangiomas, vascular malformations, facial tumors, Bell's palsy, and severe facial scarring.
Surgeons at the Children's Plastic Surgery Institute of Florida have completed specialized fellowship training dedicated to restoring facial form and function using surgical techniques. The Children's Plastic Surgery Institute of Florida is one of the world-class facilities for craniofacial surgery to treat conditions such as craniosynostosis, head and neck deformities, facial tumors, and more.
Craniofacial surgery treats the following conditions:
- Craniosynostosis, including Crouzon syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, Apert syndrome, Muenke syndrome, and many others.
- Jaw deformities requiring orthognathic surgery such as Goldenhar syndrome, Treacher Collins syndrome, craniofacial microsomia, long face syndrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and others.
- Microtia and all types of congenital ear deformities (prominent ears, cryptotia, cupped ears, Stahl's ear).
- Skull and orbit (eye socket) deformities including encephaloceles, craniodental orbital dysplasia, and orbital hypertelorism.
- Jaw deformities caused by cleft lip and palate and other complex Tessier facial clefts.
- Anotia and microphthalmia.
- Eyelid ptosis.
- And many other conditions.
Procedures performed at the Children's Plastic Surgery Institute of Florida include:
- Open craniosynostosis repair
- Endoscopic craniosynostosis repair
- Skull distraction
- Orthognathic (jaw correction) procedures
- Mandibular and maxillary distraction
- Le Fort procedures
- Monoblock procedures
- Facial tumors including fibrous dysplasia
- Ear reconstruction for microtia
- Ear procedures including otoplasty and keloid scar removal
- Bollard plates, piriform plates, and non-osteotomy facial reconstruction
For more details about any of these conditions or procedures, please download our patient handouts by clicking the links above.
Craniofacial Surgeon in Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, and Boynton Beach, FL
Does your child have a facial or skull malformation? Turn to the craniomaxillofacial experts at the Children's Plastic Surgery Institute of Florida. Request an appointment online or call one of our convenient locations in South Florida at (954) 880-1133 today. Our offices are located in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, and Boynton Beach.
