As a craniofacial surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in treating facial abnormalities and performing reconstructive surgery on children with congenital deformities, I am heartened to see ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's a congenital disorder so rare and disfiguring that it takes cutting-edge, 3D technology to give patients like Lizzie Hernandez a better quality of life. "I was born ...

Binder syndrome, also known as nasomaxillary dysplasia or maxillo-nasal dysostosis, is a rare congenital condition causing developmental defects. Although the true etiology is unknown, it is most ...

DALLAS — Updated at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday: Hospital officials said the surgery went well and Sofia is in recovery. Aracely Mejia and her daughter, Sofia, met with doctors at Medical City Children’s ...

Reconstructive surgery is an important treatment that improves both how your face looks and works after a traumatic accident or illness. Patients may need reconstructive surgery for a variety of ...

One of the most incredible aspects of parenthood is watching your child grow and develop. However, it’s not uncommon for parents to notice certain physical characteristics that may raise concerns.

Researchers have known for decades that fevers in the first trimester of pregnancy increase risk for some heart defects and facial deformities such as cleft lip or palate. Exactly how this happens is ...