What is paediatric plastic surgery ?

Pediatric Plastic Surgery deals with congenital (Birth defects) and acquired deformities of children and young adults who require reconstructive surgery. It was started first by an unidentified chinese physician in 390 A.D. Who did the first cleft lip repair.

Most of the birth defects can be diagnosed accurately without any investigations, but investigations will be needed prior to plastic surgery to see the physical fitness of children and also to see the extension of the disease.

If possible birth defects should be corrected within 1 year of age. It will give best result in physical development, psychological development and in social aspects.

To improve the physical and physiological function as well as aesthetics.