My 4 year old daughter has a growth on her face that has been growing exponentially for the last 3 years. I have taken her to 3 dermatologists, all of which are not sure what it is. They believe that it is probably noncancerous but cannot be sure until a biopsy is done. I do not feel comfortable with just anyone cutting into my daugter's face for a biopsy or removal of the growth and therefore was told to consult a pediatric plastic surgeon to find out the pros and cons of surgery at her age. I feel torn and don't know what to do. I have called several places and apparently pediatric plastic surgeons do not exist. If anyone could recommend either a pediatric plastic surgeon or a plastic surgeon who sees adults and children, I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks,
D.
I would try to get information from Arnold Palmer Children Hospital; They have always be very helpfull.
Have you tried Arnold Palmer they specialize in alot of things with children - Especially surgeries. I have a 5 year old and I would trust them completely at the at hospital.
Ps. I understand you are a speech therapist we are putting my daughter throgh that right now any suggestions that can help us. We are trying to find a private one for a few an extra day when she starts school since she is only going 1 day when school starts.
Again Arnold Palmer is really well when it comes to children I had My daughter there who was premie and they were great thru everything with her. All the issues
My daughter, Lisa, had surgery on a nasal cyst that she had. Her surgery was just a couple of months ago and she is doing great! She is 4 years old. Her cyst extended from the tip of her nose to almost inbetween her eyes. Children are more resilient than we give them credit for =)....Her surgery was done in the Lakeland Hospital by a young awesome doctor named Dr.Lakahni. He is great with children and set my daughter and myself at ease during the entire process. On the same day, my that he removed my daughter's cyst, he removed her adenoids and her tonsils! Lisa now has a red line down her nose that is in the process of going away. She looks great and best of all, she is healthy. Dr. Lakahni practices out of the Watson Clinic in Lakeland. The phone number to the Watson Clinic is ###-###-####. You may call there and ask for his office and they transfer you. If I can answer any questions, please feel free to ask. May God bless you and your family and may you find the perfect doctor for your needs.
I hope that this gives you somewhere to start. I am a nurse in the Orlando area, and while I do not specialize in Pediatrics, I know who I would refer my friends and family to. A few FANTASTIC general surgeons I highly recommend are John Promes, Michael Cheatham, and Patricio Quijada; all are affiliated with ORMC. For plastic surgery, I have seen Arthur DeBaise, Richard Arabitg, and Dean Johnson take very good care of adult patients. They are also affiliated with ORMC. Good luck, I hope this helps a little. I hope your little one is ok!
I have just the Dr. for you, my then 5 year old son was seen by him and I was very very impressed, he did an excellent job.
His name is Dr.Pope and he is with The Orlando Plastic Surgery Center. Their website is www.orlandoplasticsurgerycenter.com and their ph# is ###-###-####. They might have more than one surgeon there, make sure you ask for Dr.Pope.
Let me know if I can be of any help.Rgds,V.
I don't know any pediatric plastic surgeons but I would try contacting Arnold Palmer Hospital to see if they know of anyone. Also, I had to take my daughter when she was about 3 to a dermatologist, my best friend happened to work for Dr. Kathleen Judge. I hope this helped.
Good Luck,
S.
