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International Craniofacial Institute www.craniofacial.net Offering real hope to those with craniofacial differences, and offering a wide

At the International Craniofacial Institute, we specialize in treating:
Complex Craniofacial Conditions, Cleft Lip & Palate Repair, and General Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Full List of Services Offered


Craniofacial Conditions:

Craniosynostosis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Ear Anomalies / Microtia / Ear Wells
Encephalocoele
Eye and Orbit Anomalies
Jaw Anomalies
Nose Anomalies
Pierre Robin Sequence
Plagiocephaly
Sleep Apnea
Tumors

Craniofacial Syndromes:
Apert
Carpenter
Crouzon
Down
Goldenhar
Hemifacial Microsomia
Muenke
Parry-Romberg
Pfeiffer
Saethre-Chotzen
Treacher Collins


General Pediatric Plastic Surgery:
Bumps, Burns, Dog bites, Lacerations, Lesions, Scars, etc. Other Treatments:
Adolescent Breast Reduction
Adolescent Gynecomastia Repair
Eyelid Deformities
Facial Trauma Reconstruction
Nasal Deformities or Trauma
Vascular Malformations

This boy is seen at 4 weeks after repair of his unilateral cleft lip. Anatomic repair of the muscles in the lip, and of ...
10/12/2026

This boy is seen at 4 weeks after repair of his unilateral cleft lip.

Anatomic repair of the muscles in the lip, and of key landmarks on the lip, restore balance and symmetry.
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☎️ (214) 241-1997⁠
📍 Dallas, TX ⁠
📍 Plano, TX⁠
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon⁠
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained⁠
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One of our favorite visits is always the annual follow-up. After the busy first year, the patient, family, (and surgical...
10/05/2026

One of our favorite visits is always the annual follow-up.

After the busy first year, the patient, family, (and surgical team!) enjoy a break in the number of appointments, tests, and surgeries.

We look forward to continuing to follow along as she grows and thrives!
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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Huay-Zong Law
☎️ (214) 241-1997
📍 Dallas, TX
📍 Plano, TX
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained
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Wide clefts can be a challenge, especially when the central premaxillary segment is very projecting. NAM can help to eas...
09/28/2026

Wide clefts can be a challenge, especially when the central premaxillary segment is very projecting.

NAM can help to ease this into place, but it can be challenging to get just right.

Sometimes we have patients with multiple and less common cleft patterns, like a Tessier #7 macrostomia for this sweet patient.

Stay tuned for more updates, but we treat each area in turn, to minimize the risk of over-challenging the blood flow, to give each area the best chance to heal well.
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‭💻 lawplasticsurgery.com⁠⠀⁠
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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Huay-Zong Law
☎️ (214) 241-1997
📍 Dallas, TX
📍 Plano, TX
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained
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Our hearts are full as we get to see our patients thrive and grow.The first year of life is often a stressful one for an...
09/21/2026

Our hearts are full as we get to see our patients thrive and grow.

The first year of life is often a stressful one for any family.

Our patients born with a cleft of the lip and/or palate – and their families – have additional worries about surgery, recovery, doctors’ visits, bills, time away from work, attention away from other siblings and family, and so much more.

Remembering all of that is part of the joy of our follow-ups.

We get to see the other side: the trips to Disney, starting school, going to prom, getting married, and then coming back to visit with kids of their own!

Witnessing the pure love of parents with their children – kindles the soul (paraphrasing Seneca).
‭💻 craniofacial.net⁠⠀⁠
📱
☎️ (214) 241-1997⁠
📍 Dallas, TX ⁠
📍 Plano, TX⁠
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon⁠
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained⁠
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⁠ ⁠

The greatest light and joy of what we get to do week in and week out! This sweet child is 4 months after cleft lip repai...
09/14/2026

The greatest light and joy of what we get to do week in and week out!

This sweet child is 4 months after cleft lip repair, giggling and thriving.

The small amount of skin glue we used has now peeled off, and his scar is maturing well.

This scar will continue to soften and flatten over the next several months.

If the scar becomes thick or wide, occasionally we will inject kenalog or even perform a scar revision at the same time as palate repair at 9-12 months of age.
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‭💻 craniofacial.net⁠⠀⁠
📱
☎️ (214) 241-1997⁠
📍 Dallas, TX ⁠
📍 Plano, TX⁠
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon⁠
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained⁠
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Scars soften and mature over time.Scar tissue develops and strengthens over ~6 weeks, and then matures over the next 12+...
09/07/2026

Scars soften and mature over time.

Scar tissue develops and strengthens over ~6 weeks, and then matures over the next 12+ months. Scar massage can help soften up the scar, reorienting the scar fibers, and letting the action of the muscles take over to level out the smile.

Scar appearance is one part each of technique, genetics, scar care, and luck.

Avoiding sunlight and using SPF can minimize the thickness and discoloration of the scar. Applying paper tape can also help provide gentle pressure and protection against sunlight, while taking some tension off of the skin edges.

He is seen here at his 2-year follow-up.
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‭💻 craniofacial.net⁠⠀⁠
📱
☎️ (214) 241-1997⁠
📍 Dallas, TX ⁠
📍 Plano, TX⁠
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon⁠
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained⁠
⁠.
⁠ ⁠

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly PartonThe first year can be tough o...
08/31/2026

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton

The first year can be tough on patients and families at baseline, and that is especially true for children and families with any medical condition.

For our babies with cleft lip and palate, that may involve:

0) Prenatal visits to prepare and learn

1) NAM (nasoalveolar molding – i.e., some shaping of the nose and of the gum line) with visits every 1-2 weeks the first few months

2) Cleft lip repair at 3-6 months of age

3) Cleft palate repair (and usually ear tube placement) at 9-12 months.

That’s a lot! And some of our patients also have heart conditions or other problems that means a lot of doctors’ appointments and learning all too well about how the medical insurance system works (or doesn’t work!).

The good news is we have the experience in navigating the rough times, and seeing our patients and families on to grow into their happiest, healthiest lives.

This patient is seen here at 1 month after their lip repair, with a good lip and nose foundation for their long future ahead.
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‭💻 craniofacial.net⁠⠀⁠
📱
☎️ (214) 241-1997⁠
📍 Dallas, TX ⁠
📍 Plano, TX⁠
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon⁠
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained⁠
⁠.
⁠ ⁠

What a great time visiting with this boy born with an incomplete cleft lip!I want to give reassurance to families, for w...
08/24/2026

What a great time visiting with this boy born with an incomplete cleft lip!

I want to give reassurance to families, for when the early scar can be a little tight leading to more asymmetry.

The intermediate photos are a few months after the first cleft lip surgery, and then the later ones are now over 3 years after that surgery.

The release, reorientation, and balancing of the muscle, are the most important factors in the long run, as the skin will continue to grow and adapt to the movement and support of the muscle underneath it.

These steps help the septum and columella grow more upright, and the white roll along Cupid’s bow stay transversely oriented instead of peaking upwards.
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‭💻 craniofacial.net⁠⠀⁠
📱
☎️ (214) 241-1997⁠
📍 Dallas, TX ⁠
📍 Plano, TX⁠
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon⁠
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained⁠
⁠.
⁠ ⁠

A sweet annual visit with this girl headed to visit the bright lights of Disney World soon!Annual visits in the 4-6 year...
08/17/2026

A sweet annual visit with this girl headed to visit the bright lights of Disney World soon!

Annual visits in the 4-6 year range center around speech. Kids are now able to participate more with an evaluation. Parents often also have a few videos of their kids speaking at home to give some more context and information to go off of.

Rarely, patients have come as far as possible with speech therapy, but anatomically need a lengthening of the palate, or closure of the space in the back directly with a pharyngeal flap.

At this visit, we also start talking about teeth, orthodontics, and getting ready for bone grafting to fill the gap in bone. That grafted bone then gives a place in which the teeth around it can live happily and securely.

Also rarely, we also discuss a revision of a cleft lip or nose repair. Sometimes the septum of the nose is causing severe nasal obstruction. Sometimes patients had poor healing from their original surgery due to an infection or a fall.
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‭💻 craniofacial.net⁠⠀⁠
📱
☎️ (214) 241-1997⁠
📍 Dallas, TX ⁠
📍 Plano, TX⁠
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon⁠
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained⁠
⁠.
⁠ ⁠

While I prefer to repair a cleft lip and palate after NAM (nasoalveolar molding) that brings the two sides closer togeth...
08/10/2026

While I prefer to repair a cleft lip and palate after NAM (nasoalveolar molding) that brings the two sides closer together, a single-stage repair is still possible with adequate release of the muscle, and release and reconstruction of the nasal sidewall.⁠
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A lip adhesion (2-stage lip repair) may have been offered by some teams, but I’d prefer to do this in 1 stage to minimize the number of surgeries, anesthesia exposures, and hospital stays, if we can still provide a safe and quality outcome.⁠
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As the foundation comes together, the balance and bulk of the lip will continue to even out. Small touchups of the lip may be offered at the time of later scheduled surgeries, such as the palate repair, bone grafting at 7-9 years old, or cleft rhinoplasty at 16-18 years old.⁠
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‭💻 craniofacial.net⁠⠀⁠
📱
☎️ (214) 241-1997⁠
📍 Dallas, TX ⁠
📍 Plano, TX⁠
⁠🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon⁠
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained⁠
⁠.
⁠ ⁠

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