Pediatric plastic surgery is about restoring form and function — not cosmetic changes. From a cleft lip discovered at birth to a burn, scar or birthmark that affects your child's confidence, our team provides specialist reconstructive care timed with how children grow. Below is a plain-language guide to what parents commonly ask us about.
Cleft & craniofacial
Cleft lip or cleft palate diagnosed before or after birth
Problems with feeding or speech from a cleft palate
Unusual head shape (craniosynostosis) in infants
Prominent or protruding ears in older children
Facial asymmetry or jaw deformities
Birthmarks & moles
Hemangiomas (strawberry marks) that are growing fast
Port-wine stains on the face or body
Large or raised moles that bother your child
Congenital giant naevi or pigmented birthmarks
Lymphatic or vascular malformations
Hands & limbs
Extra fingers or toes (polydactyly)
Webbed or fused fingers (syndactyly)
Trigger thumb or thumb that can't straighten
Hand injuries, cuts or crushed fingers
Congenital hand or limb deformities
Burns & scars
Acute burns from hot liquids, flames or electricity
Burn scars that are tightening or restricting movement
Thick, raised or keloid scars from past injuries
Non-healing wounds or chronic ulcers
Scar revision for better appearance and function
Trauma & injury
Facial cuts, lacerations or lip injuries
Dog bites or animal attack injuries
Fractures of the nose, cheekbone or jaw
Ear lobe tears or earring injuries
Reconstruction after accident or surgery
You don't need a referral. If any of these signs sound familiar, or if your pediatrician has recommended a plastic surgery opinion, a short consultation will give you clarity on timing and treatment options.
Why timing matters in children
Many pediatric plastic surgeries work best at specific ages — cleft lip repair in the first months, cleft palate before speech develops, hand surgery before fine motor skills set. Early expert guidance ensures your child gets the right surgery at the right time, with the best possible result and minimum scarring.
What to bring to the visit
Any previous scans, X-rays, surgery records or prescriptions, prenatal reports if available, and clear photos of the area at different stages. For burns and injuries, bring details of how and when it happened. For birthmarks, note any changes you've observed over time.
From newborn cleft repair to teenage scar revision, our pediatric plastic surgery team provides reconstructive care that restores both form and function, with timing matched to your child's growth.
Age-appropriate cleft lip surgery (3-6 months), palate repair (9-18 months) and long-term care including speech support, dental alignment and secondary revisions.
Correction of polydactyly, syndactyly, trigger thumb, congenital hand differences and acute hand injuries.
Acute burn treatment, skin grafting, scar revision and pressure garment therapy for contractures.
Treatment of hemangiomas, port-wine stains, moles and lymphatic malformations with surgery or laser.
Correction of prominent ears (otoplasty), microtia reconstruction and ear-lobe injury repair.
Repair of facial cuts, dog-bite injuries, craniosynostosis (abnormal head shape), jaw deformities, and reconstructive microsurgery after accident, cancer or complex congenital conditions.
Every assessment is gentle, planned around your child's comfort, and focuses on timing surgery for the best possible outcome.
A careful look at the affected area, with photo documentation to track progress over time.
X-ray, MRI, CT or 3D scans when needed for complex cleft, craniofacial or hand cases.
For cleft, craniofacial or complex cases, we plan with speech therapists, dentists and ENT.
Blood tests, anaesthesia review and medical clearance before any planned surgery.
Treatment is tailored to your child's age, condition and growth stage — surgery is only recommended when truly needed.
Our goal isn't just correction. It's a child who grows up confident and able — in school, in play, in friendships — and parents who feel calm every step of the journey.
Knowing what happens next makes the day easier for you and your child.
Book online or call us. Carry past scans, surgery records, prescriptions and photos of the area at different stages.
The plastic surgeon listens to your concerns, examines your child gently and explains what can be done and when.
If imaging or blood work helps, we explain each step first — X-ray, MRI, 3D scan or pre-surgical fitness tests.
You leave with a clear plan — treatment options, surgery timing, expected recovery and follow-up schedule.
A children's hospital first, where reconstructive surgery is planned around how children grow — never applied adult techniques.
Specialists trained in children's reconstructive surgery, with experience in cleft and craniofacial work.
Pediatric operating theatres, microsurgery setup and dedicated recovery spaces designed for children.
Calm, colourful spaces and child-friendly anaesthesia protocols that reduce anxiety.
Plastic surgeons, pediatric anaesthetists, ENT, speech therapists and dentists on one plan.
Pediatric plastic surgery at Kalyan Nagar, RT Nagar, Malleswaram and New BEL Road.
The right pediatric plastic surgeon is one who specialises in children's reconstructive work — cleft lip, hand differences, burns and birthmarks — and knows how to time surgery with your child's growth. At Shishuka Children's Hospital, our pediatric plastic surgeons care for infants, children and teens, backed by pediatric anaesthesia and ICU support. You can meet our team at Kalyan Nagar, RT Nagar, Malleswaram and New BEL Road.
Cleft lip is usually repaired at 3 to 6 months of age, when the baby is medically stable and growing well. Cleft palate is typically repaired between 9 to 18 months, before speech development begins. Our pediatric plastic surgeons in Bangalore follow a stage-wise treatment plan that may include additional revisions, dental work and speech therapy as your child grows.
No. Pediatric plastic surgery is almost always reconstructive — restoring normal form, function, feeding or movement for conditions a child was born with or injuries they've suffered. Cosmetic surgery for appearance alone is rarely done in children. At Shishuka, every surgery we recommend has a clear medical or developmental purpose.
Early burn scar care includes silicone gel, pressure garments and physiotherapy to prevent tightness. For scars that are already restricting movement or growth, we may offer scar revision surgery, skin grafts or laser treatment. Our pediatric plastic surgeons in Bangalore review each child regularly as they grow, since scars can tighten with growth and need staged treatment.
5AC 938, Ring Road, Service Road, Kalyan nagar, HRBR Layout, Banaswadi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
