Craniosynostosis Treatment in Texas

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Craniosynostosis Treatment in Texas

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Craniosynostosis Treatment in Texas The condition craniosynostosis is seen from birth and this is characterized by an abnormal shape of the brain. Usually, this condition occurs when 2 out of 7 bones of the cranium are seen to have an abnormal growth. Premature closure is seen of the sutures that hold them together. This condition is experienced from the time the baby is in the womb of the mother. It is a genetic disorder. In most of the cases, when deformity of the skull is seen, there are other cases where facial deformity is seen as well. To correct the deformities of the skull bone and face, it is best to opt for craniosynostosis treatment in Texas that is provided by reputable plastic and reconstructive surgeons. One should choose a good plastic surgeon for performing the surgery. Depending on the severity of the condition, the problems listed below may occur:  Abnormal shape of the skull  Asymmetrical eyes or ears  Abnormal forehead  Intracranial pressure due to which the normal development may be delayed. If it is not corrected at the right time, then permanent damage may be caused to the brain.

Craniosynostosis Conditions and Treatments 

Metopic synostosis

In this condition, the forehead has a triangular shape. A wide variation is there in the deformity. Sometimes it is very mild and requires no operative intervention. But, if the condition is serious, then surgery is definitely required. The surgery is done when the child is nine to eleven months old. 

Sagittal Synostosis

This is a very common type of premature suture fusion. Best results are given when the age of the child is less than 2 months. The plastic surgeon performs formal cranial vault remodeling to widen the biparietal distance and also to shorten the distance between the frontal and posterior skull. This option is a minimally invasive one and the head gets a more natural shape. 

Unilateral coronal synostosis

In this condition, deformities of the forehead, eye and the nose are corrected. Best results are given by this reconstructive surgery if it is performed on infants age nine to twelve months.


http://www.hpcsurgery.com/ Reshaping of the bone is done for creating the forehead and a brow. The face looks more symmetrical and natural. 

Multiple suture synostosis

This condition is considered to be very serious and in this, multiple sutures of the cranium are prematurely closed. The patient may require various surgeries for correction of the issue. The elevated intracranial pressure can be controlled by multiple techniques. When seeking craniosynostosis treatment in Texas, make sure that you approach a reliable plastic surgeon. Ensure that the plastic surgery facility is AAAASF accredited so that a safe and effective surgical procedure is provided.

About Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery is an established surgical center based in Houston, Texas offering effective cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. For more details, visit www.hpcsurgery.com.


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