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Congenital Procedures

A range of benign conditions affect children especially involving the ears, hands and skin.

Congenital procedures by Daniel Bunker, Plastic Surgeon, Tasmania

Ears

Correction of prominent ears to restore facial harmony, or removal of pre-auricular skin tags or sinuses ('pits').

Birthmarks and Moles

Removal of unsightly birthmarks and moles, particularly in cosmetically sensitive areas.

Hand

Release of trigger thumb (which can present as a thumb clasped in flexion) or treatment of polydactyly (extra digits) and syndactyly (fused digits).

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