Plastic and Oral Surgery

Who we are

The Department of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Children's Hospital Boston provides comprehensive care and treatment for a wide variety of congenital and acquired conditions. As one of the largest pediatric plastic surgery centers in the United States, we perform 2,300 surgical procedures every year. And we care for more than 16,000 children annually.

Some children come to us with relatively simple problems. We diagnose the trouble, find the solution and help you and your child move on with your lives. Other children have more complex issues that often require multidisciplinary care. Here, we work with our colleagues in other departments to provide care for a variety of diagnoses. Our team includes:

• five on-staff plastic surgeons
• two oral surgeons 
• clinicians in nine plastic and oral surgery specialty areas

So whatever condition your child has, our expert surgeons can help.

Research and innovation

Researchers in our lab are continuously developing improved treatments for children suffering from the conditions that require plastic surgery. Our aim is to translate the knowledge gained in the laboratory back to the clinic to improve care for your child.

• Hemangiomas: Researchers from Children's Vascular Biology Program have isolated a stem cell that seems to be the primary cause of infantile hemangioma.
• Cleft Lip and Palate Program: Opportunities are available for children and their families to learn, receive support and meet others who have shared similar experiences.
• Distraction osteogenesis: During this procedure, a bone is separated into two segments and lengthened gradually under tension. The movement of the two pieces of bone results in a gap, where new bone forms.
• Breast Clinic: Currently conducting research and enrolling patients to better understand breast disorders.
• Vascular Anomalies Center: Often regarded as the premier center for the treatment of people with vascular anomalies.

Plastic Surgery is Getting a New Look