Plastic Surgery Resources

We’ve compiled the resources below to help parents and guardians and their children better understand different topics within plastic surgery.

• Brachial Plexus – Post-Operative Sling: A guide to at home care for Velpeau slings following Brachial Plexus surgery.
• Feeding an Infant with a Cleft Lip or Palate: General feeding suggestions for success and more information on specialty bottle types.
• Metopic Ridge: Read Dr. Goldstein's article on what to expect if your child has metopic ridge
• Post-Operative Nasal Stenting: A visual guide to inserting nasal stents on your child post-surgery.
• Scar Management: Find details on how to care for your child's scars as they begin to heal post-surgery
• A Guide to Your Child's Diet After Surgery (PDF): Information about the staged diet your child should follow to promote healing after surgery, including examples for each stage, a recipe guide, and more.

Further reading from other sources:

• American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association
• Children's Craniofacial Association
• Facts About Craniosynostosis — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• 22Q Deletion Syndrome — FACES: The National Craniofacial Association
• Pierre Robin Sequence — the National Organization for Rare Disorders