Optimal Results for Cleft Lip and Palate Repair at Houston Plastic Surgery Center
Located conveniently in Houston, Texas, Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery provides cleft lip and palate repair with optimal results.
(prHWY.com) February 15, 2013 - Houston, TX -- Houston, Texas: Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, a leading plastic surgery center in Houston, Texas provides cleft lip and palate repair with optimal results. The advanced Nasal Alveolar Molding (NAM) technique is used to correct the congenital deformity of the upper lip and roof of the mouth that affects children and most often results in problems such as hearing loss, speech problems and psychological trauma.
Cleft lip and cleft palate may occur together or as individually. While a cleft lip is characterized by a split in the lip, nose and upper jaw, in cleft palate, the separation between the oral and nasal cavities is absent. Reconstructive surgery is aimed at treating these congenital deformities, thereby improving the child's speaking, eating, hearing and breathing faculties.
To ensure the best results, the center's surgeons recommend
cleft palate surgery in the early stages of infancy. The NAM technique restores normal anatomic alignments of lip and palate and provides:
* Accurate cleft lip repair by bringing the edges of the lip in closer proximity
* Nasal deformity correction for a natural looking nose
* Cleft palate correction by repositioning the alveolar ridges
The duration of the nasal alveolar molding may differ from patient to patient and depends on the severity of the condition. Bone grafting and orthodontic care may be recommended at later stage in some cases.
The plastic surgeons at Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery are dedicated to correcting cleft lip and palate issues for optimal results and minimal scarring, helping their young patients to lead a normal and carefree life. The latest procedures and technologies in cleft lip and palate repair are used to create individualized treatment plans.
Compassionate care, safety and comfort are given top priority at this AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery center. Patients are also offered financing assistance: credit cards are accepted and care credit is available. Children with facial disfigurements may be provided services regardless of financial resources.
About Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery
Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery in Houston, Texas, offer a wide range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery options. More information is available at
http://www.hpcsurgery.com/cleft-lip-palate.html
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