Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Our pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeon, Jeyhan Wood, MD, is an active participant in the UNC Craniofacial Center. In our center, we are committed to providing comprehensive care in the diagnosis and management of all pediatric craniofacial problems. As a result of this commitment, our center has become one of the busiest craniofacial centers regionally, drawing patients from across North Carolina and the eastern United States.

Our pediatric plastic surgeon cares for children with a variety of diagnoses, including:

• Cleft lip and palate
• Craniosynostosis
• Positional plagiocephaly
• Craniosynostosis syndromes such as:
  • Apert syndrome
  • Pfeiffer syndrome
  • Crouzon syndrome
  • Saethre-Chotzen syndrome
  • Carpenter syndrome
  • Muenke syndrome
• Other craniofacial syndromes such as:
  • Goldenhar syndrome
  • Velocardiofacial syndrome
  • Treacher-Collins syndrome
• Congenital malformations of the limbs such as:
  • Complex and simple syndactylies
  • Finger duplications
• Craniofacial microsomia
• Orthognathic problems
• Ear deformities
• Skin conditions such as:
  • Giant congenital nevi
  • Nevus sebaceous
  • Cystic lesions
  • Hypertrophic scars
  • Keloids
• Pediatric burn injuries
• Neurofibromas
• Cutis aplasia
• Vascular anomalies, such as:
  • Hemangiomas
  • Lymphatic malformations
  • Arteriovenous malformations
  • Port wine stains
• Gynecomastia

We understand that confronting one of these complex problems can be a source of significant stress and anxiety for both your child and your entire family. We are committed to helping ease that burden by answering your questions and providing a highly individualized plan of care for your child.