Choosing surgery for your child is a significant decision. While we specialize in pediatric procedures to restore form and function, we strongly believe that pediatric care is about giving your child the confidence to grow and thrive. At Rivé Plastic Surgery, our approach combines surgical precision with a deep commitment to pediatric safety and comfort, so your family feels supported and informed throughout your child’s entire journey.
From correcting congenital differences to improving breathing and function, our goal is to deliver gentle, expert care for your child. Our board-certified plastic surgeons work closely with you and your family to develop personalized treatment plans, supporting your child’s health, development, and quality of life. Every child is unique, and we take a careful, patient-focused approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.
A cleft lip occurs when the upper lip does not fully form during pregnancy, creating a visible separation in your child’s lip. This condition can affect feeding, speech development, and facial symmetry.
Cleft lip repair surgery restores the natural shape and function of the lip while minimizing scarring and supporting healthy facial development. Our surgical team focuses on creating balanced, natural results that help children eat, speak, and grow comfortably.
A cleft palate occurs when the roof of your child’s mouth does not fully close during development. This can affect speech, feeding, and ear health as your child grows.
Cleft palate surgery closes the opening in the roof of the mouth and restores normal function. Repairing the palate early in your child’s life can support proper speech development and reduce complications related to feeding or recurring ear infections.
Children are occasionally born with ear shapes or positioning that develop differently, such as prominent ears or folded cartilage. While these are often purely aesthetic, they can sometimes impact your child’s comfort or self-confidence as they grow.
Pediatric otoplasty reshapes or repositions your child’s ear(s) to create a more balanced and natural appearance. The procedure can improve symmetry while preserving the natural structure of their ear.
In some cases, children may have structural nasal issues that affect their breathing, airflow, or normal nasal function. Pediatric rhinoplasty focuses primarily on correcting structural nasal concerns when children have issues that affect their breathing, airflow, or normal nasal function.
This procedure may help improve breathing, address structural abnormalities, or repair damage from injury. Our surgeons carefully consider facial growth and development when planning treatment so results support your child’s long-term health and function.
Birthmarks or growths caused by abnormally developed blood or lymphatic vessels are known as vascular malformations. To you as a parent, these may simply appear as a persistent lump, a discolored patch of skin, or a raised area that changes as your child grows.
Because these conditions can be complex, our team takes a collaborative approach, often working alongside interventional radiologists. Our goal is to carefully reduce or remove the affected vessels through specialized surgery, focusing on restoring your child’s skin’s appearance and function while protecting the healthy surrounding tissue.
When your child needs surgery, trust and experience matter. Our board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Eva Dentcheva and Dr. Richard Tyrell provide specialized care for your child with a focus on safety, precision, and compassion. We work closely with parents to explain every procedure, outline what to expect, and ensure that your child receives the care they need to support their growth and long-term well-being.
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The appropriate age depends on the condition being treated. Some procedures, such as cleft lip repair, are usually performed during infancy, while others are recommended later in childhood once certain facial structures have developed further (think; your child’s ears, nose, or jaw). Your surgeon will help determine the safest and most appropriate timing for your child’s procedure.
Pediatric plastic surgery is safe when your child is cared for by an experienced team. Our surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists work together to carefully plan the procedure, monitor your child throughout surgery, and support recovery with close follow-up care.
Many pediatric procedures are performed under general anesthesia. While this may sound nerve-wracking for a parent to hear, general anesthesia is the standard of care because it ensures your child is completely still, pain-free, and unaware of the surgical environment. An experienced anesthesia team carefully monitors your child throughout the procedure to ensure safety and we are always willing to discuss our concerns throughout your child’s surgical journey.
Most surgical procedures leave some degree of scarring, but pediatric plastic surgeons use specialized techniques to make scars as small and discreet as possible. In many cases, scars fade significantly over time as your child grows and heals.
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Wed: 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Thu: 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
From facelifts to eyelid surgery, our double board-certified fellowship trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard Tyrell is here to help you look as vibrant as you feel!
To elevate your results even further, we’re including a full-face UltraClear laser treatment — enhancing tone, texture, and radiance so your skin looks as remarkable as your surgical transformation.
Because exceptional results deserve exceptional skin!
