At UT Physicians, our pediatric plastic surgery team is dedicated to early diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial conditions. We strive to enhance the quality of life for our young patients and improve functionality.
We specialize in comprehensive and compassionate care for patients with a multitude of diagnoses. As a high-volume, multidisciplinary team, we bring together expert surgeons, specialists, and support staff dedicated to transforming young lives through surgical excellence, innovation, and personalized care.
Why choose UT Physicians?
The UT Physicians team is committed to providing high-quality patient care, as well as educating and supporting families. You can trust that our pediatric plastic surgeons are dedicated to helping kids and teens improve their quality of life.
- Nationally recognized expertise
- Multidisciplinary approach
- State-of-the-art techniques using the latest surgical advancements, including minimally invasive procedures, 3D imaging, and virtual surgical planning, where appropriate
- Compassionate, family-centered care
- Convenient access and ongoing support
What we treat
Our team specializes in a wide range of pediatric plastic and craniofacial conditions:
- Cleft lip and cleft palate
- Craniosynostosis and skull defects
- Facial asymmetry and facial growth disorders
- Ear deformities, including microtia
- Jaw disorders related to cleft and noncleft facial imbalances
- Pediatric facial trauma – both acute and long-term reconstruction
- Facial clefts and rare craniofacial syndromes
- Facial nerve palsy
- Birthmarks and vascular malformations
- Pediatric skin lesions, lumps, masses, and cysts often occurring on the head and neck
- Torticollis and plagiocephaly (head shape abnormality)
- Breast hypertrophy
Treatments and surgical services
We offer a full spectrum of pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery procedures, using advanced, patient-centered approaches tailored to each child’s needs.
We specialize in treatments for:
- Cleft lip and palate repair
- Cranial vault remodeling, offering both open and endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery options
- Distraction osteogenesis for jaw and facial growth
- Facial skeletal reconstruction
- Orthognathic (jaw) surgery
- Custom 3D-printed surgical planning
- Complex wound and scar reconstruction
- Facial nerve reconstruction
- Breast reduction
- Lesion excision
- Scar revision
- Laser therapy for birthmarks, scars, and vascular lesions
Meet the team
Our multidisciplinary team approach utilizes specialists from across various fields, including pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric otolaryngology, orthodontics, dental, dermatology, speech and language pathology, genetics, and nursing, with access to a comprehensive network of providers.
We are here to guide you with expertise and compassion. Our goal is to help every child achieve the best possible function, aesthetics, and confidence in a patient- and family-centered way.
