Pediatric Plastic Surgeons Children are not just miniature adults. They cannot be treated as such, nor do they respond or communicate in similar ways. The anatomy and physiology of a child is unique and different from adults, especially when you take into consideration the factors of growth and development. For the most part, the same
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Unveiling Your Inner Beauty: A Mommy Makeover Approach
Pregnancy and motherhood can make you feel like a revolution went on inside your body, and that’s not far from the case. Your body developed, grew, and supported a child for about 9 months. There are few areas of your body not affected by motherhood, so take a deep breath, and start planning a mommy
Read MoreFemale Plastic Surgeons: A Brief History
Just over 19% of surgeons in the US are women, and for plastic surgeons the number is much lower. Although numbers are on the rise, the discrepancy is profound. Nearly 50% of students entering medical school are now female; why so few surgeons? There is no definitive answer. Some point to the lengthy training required
Read MoreReasons You Need to See a Craniofacial Surgeon
Congenital Problems Any congenital deformity of the head, face, mouth, jaw, or neck can be evaluated and treated by a craniofacial surgeon. The following include some of the more common problems addressed in this type of practice. Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft lips and palates constitute a group of disorders with varying degrees of deformity
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