Pediatric plastic and oral surgery care
The Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital specializes in treating craniofacial and other conditions that can affect a child’s function and appearance. We’re among the world's largest and most experienced pediatric plastic and oral surgery centers, with subspecialty programs that provide unparalleled plastic, reconstructive, and oral surgery care. These include:
How we approach plastic and oral surgery in children
Our pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeons, nurses, and other highly skilled team members treat infants, children, and young adults with a very wide range of conditions, such as:
- Apert syndrome
- Cleft lip and palate
- Craniosynostosis, Hemifacial microsomia
- Orthognathic (jaw and bite) conditions
- Vascular malformations and hemangiomas
We understand the distinct challenges of performing surgery on growing children and develop tailored treatment plans that provide highly specialized care to address each patient’s unique needs.
Research and innovation in pediatric plastic and oral surgery
Boston Children’s Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery is dedicated to tackling pediatric plastic surgery challenges through research and innovation.
Our world-class, individualized care and high patient satisfaction are made possible by the tools, technologies, and innovations that set us apart. These include:
- Three-dimensional printing to assist reconstructive surgical procedures for cleft lip/cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies
- Hand and microsurgery
- One of the world’s only pediatric facial reanimation programs to repair facial nerve palsy and paralysis
- 3D imaging technologies that allow patients to see what they will look like after jaw surgery.
Our research bridges laboratory discoveries to real-world treatments in areas such as cleft and craniofacial anomalies, pediatric hand surgery, microsurgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and vascular anomalies. With a strong commitment to enhancing healthcare both locally and globally, we’re working to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.
Learn about more research initiatives and innovation at the Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery.
