Midface Hypoplasia Cleft palates can be related to having decreased growth of the upper jaw leading to a retruded midface. The upper teeth should sit in front (anterior) to the lower teeth in a normal bite. Orthognathic surgery (lefort 1) can be performed to lengthen the jaw and improve projection. This has the benefit of correcting your bite as well as significantly improving your profile appearance. Dr. Nicholas Bastidas is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in the treatment of pediatric and adult craniofacial, cleft and vascular abnormalities. Dr. Bastidas is a leader in craniofacial surgical procedures and serves the Long Island and greater New York region. Call us today at (516) 497-7900. We are looking forward to serving you and your...
Read More » Velopharanyngeal Insufficiency (VPI) Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) occurs when the soft palate can not effectively close off the connection between the nose and the mouth allowing air to escape through the nose. This make lead to very nasal speech and make it hard for people to understand your child when he or she is speaking. The motion of the soft palate can be evaluated using endoscopy (small camera placed through the nose). If indicated, surgery can be performed to help close off the connection and improve speech. Dr. Nicholas Bastidas is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in the treatment of pediatric and adult craniofacial and cleft abnormalities. Dr. Bastidas is a leader in craniofacial surgical procedures and serves the Long Island and greater New York region. Call us today at (516) 497-7900. We are looking forward to serving you and your...
Read More » Patients often have many questions when it comes to plastic surgery for themselves or for their children. The following list of questions is designed to help you get the information you are looking for. Call our office at (516) 497-7900 and we be happy to answer any questions you still have. What is a craniofacial surgeon? A craniofacial surgeon is a plastic surgeon who has completed additional training (fellowship) to learn how to effectively treat pediatric and adult patients with complex craniofacial and cleft abnormalities. Focusing on these problems directly enables us to offer our patients the best possible treatment strategies and...
Read More » Cutis Aplasia Newborns may sometimes presents with patchy areas of the scalp missing skin or bone with exposed dural (sac covering brain) tissue. Small defects may be treated conservatively with moist dressings but sometimes surgery is required to close the “holes”. This is often accomplished using tissue expanders and skin grafts. The bone defect can sometimes fill in on its own without the need for bone grafts. Dr. Nicholas Bastidas is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in the treatment of pediatric and adult craniofacial, cleft and vascular abnormalities. Dr. Bastidas is a leader in craniofacial surgical procedures and serves the Long Island and greater New York region. Call us today at (516) 497-7900. We are looking forward to serving you and your...
Read More » Learning that your child may have a craniofacial malformation is a very stressful time for a parent. Prenatal counseling offers the parents the ability to find out all the information available and ask questions. A detailed plan can be outlined and we can help arrange the necessary support. We consider our patients to be lifelong members of the family and we are available to you 24/7. To schedule your consultation call (516) 497-7900 or contact us...
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