Pediatric Plastic Surgery in Boston

Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) can be performed once nasal growth is completed, typically 14 to 16 years of age for young women and 16 to 18 years of age for young men. Children with birth deformities of the nose, such as cleft lip and palate or hemifacial microsomia, may undergo rhinoplasty at a younger age.

Breast surgery for teen girls can include breast reduction or breast augmentation. Breast reduction can alleviate neck pain, back pain, and restore proportions for breasts that have grown rapidly and become disproportionately large relative to the body. Breast augmentation with implants can performed for teens with chest deformities or severe breast asymmetry. Breast surgery should not be performed until breast development is complete, typically 12 to 19 years of age.

Otoplasty or ear pinning is for children with prominent ears or ear deformities. Ear surgery should not be performed until ear growth is nearly complete, typically 5 to 6 years of age. This is an outpatient operation for children, who recover quickly from the procedure. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan conceal the scar on the back of the ear and reshape the cartilage and reduce the prominence to create a more normal appearing ear.

Skin lesion removal. Pyogenic granuloma If your child requires an evaluation or operation, please contact board certified Boston Mass pediatric, cleft and craniofacial plastic surgeons, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan.

Male breast reduction in teen boys is performed to remove gynecomastia or excess breast tissue. Sometimes, gynecomastia will resolve on its own. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan can evaluate your child to determine if waiting and watching is more favorable or if an operation is necessary to remove breast tissue or skin or both.

If your child requires an evaluation or operation, please contact Taylor & Sullivan Plastic Surgery, because when it comes to pediatric plastic surgery Boston board certified pediatric, cleft and craniofacial plastic surgeons, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan have the training and skills necessary to help your child.