Pediatric & Adolescent Cosmetic Procedures

For school-age children, young adolescents, and teenagers, looking or feeling different from others in their class can greatly reduce their sense of self-worth and affect everything from their grades to their attitude. At the Children's Plastic Surgery Institute of Florida, we understand the pain and emotional trauma many young people may go through as a result of enlarged or abnormally shaped features.

Dr. Stelnicki offers a range of cosmetic procedures modified specifically for the needs of younger patients. The doctors' compassion and empathy enable him to establish trust with young patients and gain a better understanding of each patient's treatment needs.

Common pediatric and cosmetic procedures performed at the Children's Plastic Surgery Institute of Florida include:

Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty)

Nose reshaping, or rhinoplasty, may be performed in adolescents whose nose has reached its full size, typically between the ages of 15 and 17.

Dr. Stelnicki may perform elective cosmetic rhinoplasty on psychologically mature patients to improve the appearance of the nose and help resolve self-esteem issues from an enlarged or misshapen nose. This procedure can be done at any age.

For more details about nose reshaping, please download our patient handout.

Chin Augmentation (Genioplasty)

Surgical chin augmentation, or genioplasty, increases the prominence of the jawline. During genioplasty, the chin can be moved forward or enlarged to help balance your child’s profile. Genioplasty can improve physical or emotional well-being in adolescents who have matured in growth.

Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Ears that are misshapen or very prominent may be treated with otoplasty, or ear surgery, to help improve or minimize their appearance. Ear surgery can be performed for children who have completed growth. Split, torn, or sagging earlobes can also be repaired quickly and easily in one of our offices.

Ear surgery is usually performed anywhere from birth to adulthood and the timing of the surgery is based on the disorder and what is best at a given age based on the growth of the child.

For more details about ear surgery, please download our patient handout.

Ear Piercing

We offer pediatric ear piercing for about the same price as ear piercing at the mall but in a more sterile environment. This may be performed as a separate service or while your child is under sedation for another procedure. We pierce ears in our office as well as the OR.

Breast Reduction for Males (Gynecomastia Repair)

Young males who have gynecomastia, which causes them to develop breasts due to excess tissue, often suffer from self-esteem issues. Our surgeons can remove this fatty tissue to give young adults and older teenagers a normal appearance.

Pediatric Breast Reduction in Females

Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is performed to reduce head, neck, or back pain caused by excessively large breasts, as well as to create a symmetrical appearance.

Breast reduction surgery can reduce skin irritation from bra straps and irritation or rashes under the breast caused by skin-to-skin contact of breasts on the torso.

Want to know more? Request an appointment online or call one of our convenient South Florida locations today at (954) 880-1133.

For your convenience, we have offices in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, and Boynton Beach.