Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Performing Effective Cleft Lip and Palate Repair

(prHWY.com) April 30, 2012 - Houston, TX -- The surgical solutions make the child look more normal while also restoring function

Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, a well-known and superior US plastic surgery center is performing effective cleft lip and palate repair and making many desperate parents happy. The reconstructive surgical treatments provide the benefits of not just a normal appearance but also return of function. Dr. Sean Boutros, a plastic surgeon who has considerable experience in performing these procedures, provides them successfully.

Successful Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Repair

According to the surgical team at the plastic surgery center, the earlier a child with cleft lip is brought in for treatment, the quicker and more complete would be the process of repair. Their first mode of correcting the problem is NAM (Nasal Alveolar Molding) which is pre-surgical adjustment. By performing this procedure, Dr. Boutros is able to realign the cleft sections of the upper jaw, bring the ends of the cleft lip closer and start rectification of the nasal distortion to facilitate development of a proper looking nose. If secondary repair is required, that would be done when the child is about 4 to 6 years old.

Cleft palate surgery can typically be carried out when the child is about 11 months of age. This surgery would seal the palate so that the child can eat and drink normally. It would also improve her speech.

Many Benefits

Patients benefit in several ways by getting cleft lip and palate reconstructive surgery performed at Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery:

* The child no longer has a distorted appearance and so there are no worries about her being made fun of at school
* May improve hearing
* Minimal scarring
* All measures would be taken to ensure minimal risk from the procedure

About Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery

Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, based in Houston, Texas is an AAAASF accredited center that has provided many successful plastic and reconstructive surgeries. Dr. Sean Boutros is the chief plastic surgeon there. The center is known to provide treatment solutions to kids with facial disfigurement whatever the state of their finances. For more information about cleft lip and palate repair performed at the center, visit http://www.drseanboutros.com.

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