Dell Children's - Craniofacial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery North

Experienced craniofacial specialists and plastic surgeons at Dell Children's - Craniofacial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery North diagnose and treat complex craniofacial conditions. Whether you are taking your child to their first appointment or looking for a second opinion, we’re here for your family. Our comprehensive team takes the time to explain your child’s diagnosis and discuss their treatment options. Together, we create a surgical care plan that is right for your child and your family. Learn more about pediatric craniofacial care at Dell Children’s.

Pediatric surgeons deliver care for:

• Breast conditions (male and female)
• Burns (acute and reconstruction)
• Cleft lip and palate
• Complex wound care
• Craniofacial tumors
• Craniosynostosis (when a baby’s skull bones connect too early)
• Ear abnormality (prominent ears, newborn ear molding)
• Facial asymmetry 
• Facial trauma, fractures and lacerations
• Hemangioma (bright red birthmark)
• Jaw or bite problems (TMJ problems, jaw surgery)
• Nasal reconstruction (rhinoplasty, septoplasty)
• Plagiocephaly (abnormal head shape
• Polydactyly and syndactyly (extra or webbed fingers and toes)
• Skin lesion (mole and cyst)
• Vascular malformation (birthmark or growth caused by blood vessels)
• Other craniofacial conditions and syndromes

Your child’s multispecialty care team connects the dots for all your child’s care, including additional imaging, lab testing, rehabilitation therapy and referrals to other pediatric specialists at Dell Children’s Medical Center.

Advanced craniofacial care for babies and children

When you choose Dell Children’s, you get a team of craniofacial plastic surgeons, pediatric neurosurgeons and craniofacial orthodontists dedicated to your child’s care. At your child’s first appointment, we provide a thorough evaluation, including advanced imaging. We can also review previous scans and medical records. Together, our care team delivers advanced, personalized care for congenital conditions from head to toe and those that occur after birth. 

Reconstructive plastic surgery — Experienced plastic surgeons deliver advanced care for children with skin lesions, traumatic soft tissue and bone injuries, complex tumors, burns and congenital anomalies. We understand surgery can feel scary for your child and your family. Tell us your concerns and ask us your questions — big and small. Your child’s care team takes the time to explain the procedure to you and your child. We also explain what to expect before and during surgery and how to care for your child after surgery.

Cleft lip and palate care — We have the largest cleft lip and palate program in Austin that is approved by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Your child’s care team includes plastic and reconstructive surgeons, orthodontists and speech therapists.

Ear molding and anomalies care — As part of the craniofacial program, our clinic delivers care for ear defects such as prominent ears, microtia (partially formed external ear), anotia (missing external ear), and misshapen newborn ears using ear molding. This technique can reduce your child’s need for surgery. Dell Children’s has a dedicated care team to address ear anomalies that need surgery.

Plagiocephaly care — If your child has abnormalities in their head shape, such as flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly), experienced specialists at Dell Children’s are here to provide diagnosis and treatment. When needed, your family will be connected with other specialists such as physical therapists.