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Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery
Cleft and craniofacial conditions can affect the development, appearance, and function of the face, jaws, mouth, and skull. At NJ Facial Surgery, we provide advanced surgical evaluation and personalized treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with congenital, developmental, or acquired facial differences.
Our goal is to improve essential functions such as breathing, eating, speaking, and jaw alignment while creating natural, balanced facial results. Because every patient’s condition and stage of development are different, each treatment plan is carefully designed around the individual’s medical needs, facial growth, and long-term well-being.
What Is Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery?
Cleft and craniofacial surgery focuses on correcting conditions that affect the bones and soft tissues of the face, mouth, jaws, and skull. Some conditions are present at birth, while others may develop over time or result from trauma, illness, or previous surgery.
Treatment may address:
- Cleft lip and cleft palate
- Alveolar clefts affecting the gum and jawbone
- Facial and jaw asymmetry
- Abnormal upper or lower jaw development
- Craniofacial syndromes and congenital facial differences
- Nasal or facial differences associated with a cleft
- Speech-related structural concerns
- Breathing or airway difficulties
- Conditions requiring facial reconstruction
- Residual concerns following an earlier cleft or craniofacial procedure
Personalized Treatment at Every Stage
Cleft and craniofacial care often takes place over several stages as a patient grows. The procedures recommended will depend on the condition, its severity, the patient’s age, previous treatment, and the way the facial bones and teeth are developing.