A visit to a plastic surgeon, at first glance,absolutely adult story. If it is a question of breast augmentation or, for example, facelift, this is really so. But there are also operations that are not only possible, but also need to be done exactly by minors. We understand, in what cases the patient should bring parents to the clinic of plastic surgery.
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Otoplasty
The lop-eared baby is just charming.Adults admire and are touched by the baby, but as the child grows up, he faces serious problems. People start laughing at him in the yard, teasing him in kindergarten or school. Offensive nicknames make him suffer and can cause serious complexes, especially in adolescence. In addition, girls with protruding ears are deprived of the opportunity to do hairstyles for which the hair is combed back, and boys try to avoid short haircuts. The same problems arise when the ears are asymmetrical or have an unusual, irregular shape. What will help Correction of the auricles. When to contact Otoplasty is permissible from the age of 6-7. So it makes sense to consult a plastic surgeon even before entering school. Unless, of course, your child's protruding ears look like a noticeable defect in appearance, which already causes ridicule from peers, and in the future can cause even more worries. However, if the shape and position of the ears do not bother him at all, then you should not rush either. The proportions will change, and the defect may smooth out with age or turn into a characteristic feature, quite cute and adding individuality. In the end, a son or daughter will be able to have the operation at a conscious age, having made their own decision.
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Rhinoplasty
It's not about removing the hump ormake the profile more perfect. Aesthetic rhinoplasty is not performed on children. But sometimes a deviated septum or injury leads to the fact that the natural function of the nose is disrupted: it becomes difficult for the child to breathe, he sleeps with his mouth slightly open, wakes up often, suffers from headaches. What will helpReconstructive rhinoplasty. When to contactUsually rhinoplasty is done when the shape of the nose is fully formed: for girls not earlier than 13-16 years old, and for boys - after 15-17. The exception is emergency cases: for medical reasons, rhinoplasty is performed at the age of 7 years. Only a qualified doctor can make a decision and more accurately determine the timing after an examination.
Breast reduction
That's right, not an increase!But if your breasts have grown to size five or six already in your teens, why go under the knife? After all, in the future, they can become a significant asset to the figure of a grown-up beauty. That's true, but we are talking about fairly rare cases of juvenile hypertrophy, when excessive growth of the mammary glands causes shoulder and back pain, crooked posture, and limited physical activity. Sometimes breast reduction surgery can be indicated for boys - with gynecomastia. What will help Reduction mammoplasty. During the surgery, excess tissue is removed, sometimes its weight is up to one and a half kilograms! Given that the normal average weight of the mammary gland is 300-500 g. During the surgery, the anatomical shape of the breast is also corrected - the doctor eliminates asymmetry, lifts the nipples if necessary and reduces the areola. When to contact The operation is performed after 16-17 years, when the formation and growth of the chest is complete. Patients with excess weight are usually advised to lose weight first: in this case, fatty tissue goes away and the situation with breast size may not be so critical. Sometimes it is necessary to undergo an examination by an endocrinologist, take tests for hormones.
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Maxillofacial surgery
We are talking about children with congenital deformities -cleft palate or upper lip, which are commonly called cleft palate and harelip.What will helpOne or more surgeries that will make it possible to correctly form speech, bite and an open, beautiful smile.When to seek treatmentCleft lip is usually treated in the first days after birth or when the child is 6-8 months old. If it is necessary to correct bone and cartilage structures, the operation is performed at 4-6 years of age. Then the little patient is observed by doctors and may also be recommended another surgical intervention after 16 years, when bone growth stops.
Elimination of mammary deformities
When a teenage girl's breasts begin to grow,congenital defects may be detected. For example, trunk-shaped (tuberous) breasts: the mammary glands look like tubes, not hemispheres.What will helpThe only way to correct such a defect is plastic surgery. The correction method is determined individually, as is the question of whether silicone implants are needed.When to seek advice - immediately after the problem is noticed. Surgery (or a series of surgeries, if treatment in several stages is necessary) is prescribed only after 16-17 years.Plastic surgeries may be needed in other cases - fingers fused from birth, burns or injuries. The doctor decides individually whether plastic surgery is needed and at what age it is best to do it. Take care of your little ones, and may they be healthy and happy.
