Pediatrics
Cleft Lip & Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are facial and oral malformations that occur when not enough tissue is available to join together over the mouth or lip area. This condition takes place very early in pregnancy, while the baby is still developing.
Jaw Distraction (
Pierre Robin Sequence)
Jaw Distraction / Pierre Robin Sequence is a birth defect indicated by the presence of a smaller than normal jaw (micrognathia), a tongue that is too far back in the mouth (glossoptosis), and an opening in the roof of the mouth (cleft palate).
Head Shape Concerns
The head of a newborn baby is very soft and malleable, allowing the baby to pass without complication through the birth canal. The newborn skull contains several plates of bone that grow together as the baby ages.
Vascular Malformations
Fellowship-trained craniofacial surgeon Dr. Raj Sawh-Martinez is skilled to surgically treat Orlando area children experiencing vascular malformations. This type of birthmark or growth is often present at birth and made up of blood vessels that can cause functional or cosmetic problems.
Speech Surgery (VPI, Palate Surgery)
During normal speech, the soft palate muscle in the mouth moves up and down and touches the back of the throat to produce oral consonants (letters, such as p, w, and x). When the muscle in the soft palate closes, air cannot come out the nose.
Congenital Growths
Most congenital growths (birthmarks) are harmless, easy to conceal, and do not require intervention or surgical removal. However, sometimes dermatologists or physicians recommend the removal of some types of growths for various reasons.