Three months after cleft lip repair, this cleft cutie has stolen our hearts. Of all patients we care for, our cleft lip and palate patients are the dearest. Look for an updated cleft care guide from us later this year! For more, visit our Cleft Lip Repair page or call us at (214) 241-1997. 💻 lawplasticsurgery.com 👨⚕️ Dr. Huay-Zong Law … Read More
I thought I had sleep apnea. My wife tells me my snoring went away
“I’m feeling better… 110% better. I thought I had sleep apnea. My wife tells me my snoring went away… I’m just sleeping a lot better. Now I feel more rested and just breathing a lot better. Slow process of trying to actually breathe correctly for the first time in my life, through my nose instead of through the mouth.” The … Read More
We’re so thankful to be able to help people breathe like never before!
We’re so thankful to be able to help people breathe like never before! Nasal obstruction affects about one in three of the overall population, and nearly 100% of our patients with a history of a cleft. Septoplasty surgery removes and/or straightens the septal cartilage and bone. Other maneuvers include use of spreader grafts/flaps, treatment of the inferior turbinates, and revision … Read More
Here is one of our sweet cleft lip patients immediately before and after surgery while still asleep.
Here is one of our sweet cleft lip patients immediately before and after surgery while still asleep. For my unilateral lip repairs, I favor use of all absorbable sutures and skin glue, so that no stitches need to be removed from the lip at the follow-up appointment. Nasal stents were placed after this, and those do … Read More
My favorite patients and surgeries are for our cleft babies.
My favorite patients and surgeries are for our cleft babies. What we do for their first surgery can set the tone and direction for the rest of their lives. As techniques have evolved, and we have learned about the effects 20+ years down the line, we have been able to continuously bring down the number of surgeries people have over … Read More
These are some of my favorite surgeries, tailoring surgeries to each person’s individual goals and needs, all while making sure they’re breathing like never before!
This athlete couldn’t breathe, with a history of a fractured and deviated septum, and a pharyngeal flap previously used to help speech for her cleft palate. For patients with a history of a pharyngeal flap, these may actually be divided and revised after several years, usually with no change in speech and nasality, but with much improved breathing and speech. … Read More
Immediate before and after cleft lip repair.
Immediate before and after cleft lip repair. A perfect example of how surgery is what I do day in and day out. But, for this one patient, on this one day, I always keep in mind that this is often the most important surgery of their life. For more, visit our Cleft Lip Repair page or … Read More
This beautiful patient is thrilled after her cleft rhinoplasty!
This beautiful patient is thrilled after her cleft rhinoplasty! She had the normal development we see with most cleft lip patients. Her septum was pointing to the right — away from the cleft side — causing severe nasal obstruction. She also had slumping and weakness of the cartilage and skin on the same side … Read More
Here we have a lovely girl immediately before and after her unilateral cleft lip repair.
Here we have a lovely girl immediately before and after her unilateral cleft lip repair. Even though we perform many surgeries each week, we always keep in mind that oftentimes this is the most important operation our patients will undergo in their lifetime. Careful balance and repair of the skin, muscle, and mucosa is performed for the lip repair. The … Read More
Our happy patients are our purpose and meaning for doing what we do!
Our happy patients are our purpose and meaning for doing what we do! Some surgeons don’t like their clinic days. For me, the positive difference in each person’s life is what makes the years of training, ongoing education, and nights of worrying all worthwhile. For more, visit our Cleft Lip Repair page or call us at (214) 241-1997. 💻 lawplasticsurgery.com … Read More
Incision care is important after breast reduction surgery.
“So my incisions are better than my sister’s. It’s almost like they’re not there!” Incision care is important after breast reduction surgery. Usually I use steri-strips in surgery for a little bit of extra support and pressure, though it’s no substitute for surgical technique. After the initial bandages come off, additional taping with brown paper tape or silicone tape help … Read More
What size will I end up? One of the most common questions, and it doesn’t have a specific answer.
What size will I end up? One of the most common questions, and it doesn’t have a specific answer. The goals are lighter, proportionate, aesthetic, and safe. Size varies depending on band size and where you shop. Usually, a full C is about where we end up. For more, visit our Breast Reduction page or call us at (214) 241-1997. … Read More