NHS Specialised Services

Craniofacial Surgery and Treatment

This service provides assessment, surgical and non-surgical treatment and follow-up of patients with severe congenital deformities of the skull and face that require a multi-surgeon, multi-speciality correction.

The core surgical specialties involved are plastic and maxillofacial surgery and neurosurgery, but input is also necessary from ear, nose and throat surgeons, orthodontists, ophthalmologists and anaesthetists with experience of treating complex craniofacial conditions.

A multi-disciplinary team of clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, audiologists and nurses play an important role in supporting patients with congenital facial deformities. A molecular genetics service provides a diagnosis.

Service Information

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Useful Documents

National craniofacial standards

Service Specification - Craniofacial
Surgery Service

Patient Links

Headlines - the Craniofacial Support
Group