The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Program provides comprehensive evaluations of congenital facial anomalies, including cleft lip, cleft palate, Pierre-Robin syndrome, craniosynostosis, microtia, retrognathia, Treacher Collins and Crouzon's syndrome patients. The plastic surgeons and neurosurgeons use the most up-to-date surgical techniques to treat these birth deformities and also coordinate the myriad of support services these children require. Adult patients with residual facial or skull deformities after cancer surgery or post-traumatic injury are also treated by the team.

Special Treatments or Services

• Complex craniofacial surgery
• Orthognathic surgery
• Microsurgical tissue transfer
• Soft tissue flaps and grafts

Comprehensive cosmetic surgery services are offered by superbly trained plastic surgeons. The focus is on the individual aesthetic desires of the patient. Every procedure is tailored to the specific needs of each patient and completely discussed preoperatively to ensure patient confidence.

Procedures offered include facial plastic surgery, breast augmentation and lifts, laser, dermabrasion, liposuction and abdominoplasty, as well as rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery.

Special Treatments or Services

• State-of-the-art cosmetic procedures

The Hand Surgery Center provides comprehensive evaluations and treatment services for congenital and developmental deformities, as well as traumatic and work-related injuries to the hand.

The center treats congenital hand anomalies, tumors, masses, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, tendon injuries and soft-tissue defects.

A multidisciplinary approach is taken to simple or complex wounds of the lower and upper extremities, head and neck, and trunk. Treatment includes the use of all surgical and topical modalities for prompt wound closure and function restoration. Special emphasis is directed to the maximal restoration of the normal appearance of the wounded area.

Special Treatments or Services

• Skin grafts
• Skin and muscle flaps
• Free tissue transfer