Pediatric Specialty Care Spotlight with Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
Pediatric Specialty Care Spotlight with Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago
Plastic Surgery in Children: Cleft Lip & Palate
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Plastic Surgery in Children: Cleft Lip & Palate

plastic-surgery-in-children-cleft-lip-palateFacial clefts occur in nearly one out of 600 births in the United States and are the most common birth defects treated by pediatric plastic surgeons. Clefts of the lip and palate are complex conditions, which affect not only the child’s appearance and self-esteem, but also a child’s ability to breathe, speak, hear and eat properly. Because of this, treatment involves the close cooperation of a number of medical and dental specialists, and represent a special challenge to the medical community.

Here to discuss plastic surgery in children, cleft lip & palate and what to look for when searching for a pediatric plastic surgeon for your child is Dr. Julia Corcoran. She is a recognized pediatric plastic surgeon with Shriners Hospitals for Children- Chicago.

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