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Pediatric Plastic Surgeons who are Physicians - Springfield, IL

We found 4 pediatric plastic surgeons who are physicians near Springfield, IL. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Abigail Maciolek Cochran, MD

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Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Physician, Plastic Surgery

1025 South 6th Street Springfield, IL 62703

217-528-7541

Dr. Abigail Cochran is a physician and pediatric plastic surgery specialist in Springfield, IL, Decatur, IL, and Pana, IL. Dr. Cochran graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin.

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Dr. Raj K. Sinha, MD

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Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Physician, Plastic Surgery

1025 South 6th Street Springfield, IL 62703

217-528-7541

Dr. Raj Sinha's specialties are physician and pediatric plastic surgery. He practices in Springfield, IL, Taylorville, IL, and Jacksonville, IL. He is a graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin.

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Dr. Joel H. Wietfeldt, MD

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Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Physician, Plastic Surgery

1025 6th Springfield, IL 62703

447-448-3042

Dr. Joel Wietfeldt is a physician and pediatric plastic surgery specialist in Springfield, IL, Hillsboro, IL, and Fisher, IL. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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Dr. Michael R. Romanelli, MD

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Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Physician, Plastic Surgery

747 N Rutledge Street Springfield, IL 62702

217-545-6112

Dr. Michael Romanelli works as a physician and pediatric plastic surgery specialist in Springfield, IL, Peoria Heights, IL, and Peoria, IL. He attended Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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What is Pediatric Plastic Surgery?

Pediatric plastic surgery treats craniofacial (skull and face) disorders in children. While the term "plastic surgery" is often interpreted as purely cosmetic procedures, pediatric plastic surgery involves caring for critical conditions and restoring facial function. Pediatric plastic surgery can enable children to lead thriving and healthy lives.

Conditions a pediatric plastic surgeon may treat include:

Craniosynostosis (skull deformity)
Facial or maxillofacial malformation
Cleft lip or cleft palate
Facial trauma such as broken bones or lesions
Nasal (nose) and septum disorders
Vascular malformation (blood vessel tumors or enlarged birthmarks)

Surgical therapy includes invasive operations such as skull reconstruction, in which certain sections of the skull are removed or replaced. Skull and facial surgery may use tiny screws, wires, or plates to fortify existing bone and shelter the brain. Minimally invasive craniofacial procedures are performed with the help of an endoscopy, and can be conducted in children as young as three months old. Endoscopy involves a small camera inserted into the body, used to assist in making minor incisions to remove tumors or alter skull structures. Cleft lip and cleft palates are treated by repositioning the outer lip or inner mouth. Several incisions are made, and skin is aligned and stitched together for minimal scarring.

Some malformations may require multiple surgeries throughout childhood. Pediatric plastic surgeons might collaborate with a variety of other physicians and specialists to craft a comprehensive care plan.