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What number of kids get plastic surgery every year?
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Dr. Suzanne Gallianswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 26 years experience
Plastic surgery- kid: Many children need plastic surgery for congenital issues or functional problems. Examples are cleft palate surgery and craniofacial surgery.
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