Craniofacial Surgery

Information about Craniofacial Surgery for Children and Adults

The Division of Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Bernard J. Costello, DMD, MD
Chief, Division of Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery
Program Director, Craniofacial Fellowship and Residency
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

The need ...

Many conditions can be corrected with craniofacial reconstructive surgery. Each year in the United States, over 7,000 children are born with facial challenges. These may include:
  • cleft lip and palate,
  • skull and facial deformities such as:
    • Craniosyntosis,
    • Crouzon Syndrome,
    • Apert Syndrome,
    • Craniofacial Microsomia or Goldenhar Syndrome
  • other rare syndromes affecting facial structures such as
    • Treacher-Collins Syndrome,
    • Pierre-Robin Sequence, or
    • Nager Syndrome
  • tumors of the craniofacial region or skull base
  • craniofacial trauma

Craniofacial Surgery
"It takes a vision and understanding..."

Every year thousands of children are born with challenges in the craniofacial region. For example, one in every 700 children born has a cleft of the lip and/or palate. Utilizing new techniques of ultrasound, the diagnosis and care for a child with a craniofacial deformity or cleft may start even before birth.

Complete diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up visits, and a carefully staged reconstructive approach are absolutely essential to achieve success. We consider success to be a well-informed family and patient who can make good decisions about their care. Success is achieved through our abilities to provide premiere craniofacial care.

Comprehensive facial rehabilitation with an experienced surgeon and craniofacial team is essential to achieve the finest result. These challenges need thoughtful attention from infancy through adolescence.

If you are traveling from another city or country we will assist you with lodging arrangements and interpreting services as needed.

Bernard J. Costello, DMD, MD
Chief, Division of Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery
Program Director, Craniofacial Fellowship and Residency
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Salk Hall, Suite G-32
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261
412-648-6801

Fax: 412-648-6835
E-mail: bjc1@pitt.edu

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