Condition
Hemifacial Microsomia
Key Points about Hemifacial Microsomia (HFM)
- In HFM, one side of your baby’s face is underdeveloped. Your baby is born with this condition.
- HFM often happens by chance. Sometimes this condition can run in families.
- Children with HFM should be checked by a craniofacial anomalies team.
- If your child has severe defects, he or she may need several surgeries to fix them.
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Providers Who Treat Hemifacial Microsomia
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Departments that Treat Hemifacial Microsomia
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