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Condition
Facial Asymmetry
Facial asymmetry is having traits that do not perfectly mirror one another on both sides of a face, which may be caused by a genetic cleft lip and palate condition. Shriners Children's offers correction for cleft lip and palate.
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Specialty
Craniofacial Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/CraniofacialShriners Children’s teams of specialists treat the physical, social, emotional and developmental challenges of craniofacial conditions like cleft palate to help children live full, healthy lives.
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Service
Facial and Dental Imaging
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Facial-and-Dental-ImagingShriners Children’s offers specialized facial and dental imaging (X-rays) for children with craniofacial differences. The painless process helps surgeons and doctors understand each child’s unique facial anatomy to plan treatment.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery Craniofacial Microsomia Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Plastic-Surgery-Craniofacial-Microsomia-ResearchPodcast with Dr. Chad Purnell on Craniofacial Microsomia and his joint Shriners Children’s/Georgia Tech research grant.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery for Birthmarks Scars and Facial Differences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Plastic-Surgery-for-Birthmarks-Scars-and-Facial-DifferencesDr. Lee Alkureishi discusses orthognathic jaw surgery and plastic surgery for birthmarks and scars to help children live full lives.
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Service
3D Printing For Jaw Surgeries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/3D-Printing-For-Jaw-SurgeriesShriners Children’s offers an innovative approach for children who need surgery on their jaw, which involves repositioning the jaws to improve the child’s bite and appearance.
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Patient Story
"Personalized and Empathetic" Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Amelias-StoryShriners Children's Boston was "the right fit" for Amelia's family when they sought craniofacial care.
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Patient Story
Specialty Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Specialty-Craniofacial-CareAvani benefits from the wraparound craniofacial care provided at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Service
Virtual Surgical Planning
Shriners Children's craniofacial surgery team may use virtual surgical planning (VSP) before a child's surgery. VSP creates a model of the child's jaw, teeth or face, helping our team plan exact details for the surgery.
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Patient Story
A Chance Encounter Leads Family to Shriners Children's Boston for Craniofacial Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Zachary-Craniofacial-CareNow 15, Zachary's craniofacial care began when he was an infant.
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