PEDIATRIC PLASTIC SURGERY

• Cleft Lip & Palate
• Ear Surgery
• Microtia
• Vascular Malformation
• Hemangioma

Hemangioma

Hemangiomas are true neoplasm that often presents them shortly after birth.  The natural history of these tumors are that they present as a small red spot that quickly enlarges over the next weeks to months.  Within the first year of life these tumors typically stabilize in size and begin to involute up to age 9.

There are a multitude of techniques that are available to deal with these bothersome tumors ranging from laser treatment to steroid injections. Surgical removal of a hemangioma is sometimes necessary when they are located on the face as they can result in vision or hearing problems. Early evaluation is essential as to rule out the need for early intervention.