In Craniofacial Microsomia, the development of the skull & face is primarily affected since birth and the affected part of the face is small when compared to the other side.
The word Mi crosomia means abnormally small structures of the body. In Craniofacial Microsomia, the development of the skull & face is primarily affected since birth and the affected part of the face is small when compared to the other side. There is marked facial asymmetry due to differences in size & shape of facial structures between the right & left sides of the facial structures.
It is the second most common birth defect affecting the face. It usually affects the ears & jaw, but can also affect the eyes, cheeks & bones of the neck. The affected structures appear smaller than normal.
This congenital abnormality is seen more in boys than girls. The condition is typically nonprogressive, meaning that the areas of the face that are affected at birth will typically remain similarly affected throughout growth and development, neither worsening nor getting better.
Surgery can address many of these issues. It takes time and multiple procedures to maximize functioning and cosmetic results.
Rarely, Craniofacial microsomia involves other body systems, bones,s, and soft tissues, like the heart, kidneys, ribs, and spine.
Though this condition doesn't limit the life expectancy of a disease, it does hamper the quality of life of the patient. Such patients require strong family support & may at a later stage require a psychologist to cope with the psychological stresses.
The reason for craniofacial microsomia is unknown. The malformation of this disease starts in the first trimester during pregnancy & may be caused by vascular problems leading to the poor blood supply to the face of the fetus.
The chance of inheriting this disease is very minimal. The risk of craniofacial microsomia can also be increased by environmental factors, such as certain drugs taken by the mother during pregnancy.
Usually, one side of the face is affected only and the other side is normal. Rarely, do u get the involvement of both sides of your face in craniofacial microsomia.
The diagnosis of craniofacial microsomia is made based on the characteristic features of the face as described above. Few other supplementary investigations are done to rule out other conditions associated with it-
There is no medical treatment or medicine available to correct the condition of the deformity of the face. Deformity of the face can be corrected with surgery only. Usually, multiple stages of surgeries are required to correct the different deformities of the face which are done as the child grows.
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Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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