When your child needs surgery to treat a facial difference or congenital condition, you want expert care that’s also gentle and supportive. At Banner Children’s, our pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery team is here to help your child heal, grow and thrive.
We treat a wide range of conditions - from cleft lip and palate to skull and jaw differences - with advanced surgical care and a whole-child approach.
Pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery focus on correcting conditions that affect a child’s head, face, hands or body. These surgeries help improve both how a child looks and how their body works – such as breathing, eating or speaking.
We provide expert care for a variety of conditions, including:
Children are not just small adults. Their surgical care needs to be precise, gentle and tailored to their growth and development. At Banner Children’s, we specialize in treating children - from newborns to teens - with compassionate, coordinated care.
Our team includes surgeons, nurses, child life specialists, speech therapists and other pediatric-trained professionals. We work closely with your family to answer questions, explain options and make sure your child feels safe and supported every step of the way.
A cleft lip or palate happens when the lip or roof of the mouth doesn’t fully form before birth. This can make eating, speaking or breathing more difficult, but surgery can help. We’ll guide your family through treatments from diagnosis through adulthood.
Learn more about cleft lip and palate care.
This rare condition causes the jaw to be smaller than usual, which pushes the tongue toward the throat and blocks the airway. We offer diagnostic tools and treatments that support your child’s breathing, feeding and development.
Learn more about Pierre Robin sequence.
This condition occurs when the bones in a baby’s skull fuse too early, before the brain has finished growing. It can affect skull shape and brain growth. Our team can diagnose the type of craniosynostosis and recommend the most appropriate surgical treatment.
Learn more about craniosynostosis.
If the tissue under your baby’s tongue is too tight, it can make feeding or speaking harder. This common condition is usually treated with a simple procedure and can be done in a doctor’s office or at the hospital.
Learn more about tongue-tie treatment.
Some conditions, like cleft lip and palate, can be seen before birth using:
For conditions that aren’t diagnosed until after delivery, we may use:
We take time to explain every test, so you understand what’s being done and why.
Banner Health offers surgical and non-surgical treatments to improve function and appearance for many types of conditions. Your surgeon will help you find the best option for your child.
Surgery can help treat conditions such as jaw and ear deformities, scars or burns. We use advanced techniques to ensure safe, age-appropriate care.
Therapists work closely with your child before or after surgery, if needed.
If your child has frequent ear infections or fluid buildup, ear tubes may help. These small tubes improve drainage and often fall out on their own within a year or two.
For some skull shape conditions like positional plagiocephaly or helmet therapy may be recommended. Helmets are usually worn for 3–6 months in children under one year old.
At Banner Children’s, we focus on more than surgery. We focus on your child’s full experience - from diagnosis to recovery. Our specialists work as a team, combining the latest medical knowledge with warmth and compassion.
We understand that this journey can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer:
We’re here to help you find answers, make informed decisions and get the care your child needs.
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