Why It’s Important to Treat Your Child’s Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
There’s a lot of misinformation about velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). In this blog, she explains what velopharyngeal insufficiency is and why it’s important to treat it in your child.
Pediatric Craniosynostosis Surgery: Here's What You Should Know
As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in craniofacial and pediatric reconstructive surgery, Dr. Sharline Aboutanos explains what—and why—you need to know about craniosynostosis.
Movies, Monsters, and Munchies, Oh My! Your Guide to a Frighteningly Fun Kid-friendly Halloween
Halloween’s going to be a little different this year, but instead of worrying about all the things you can’t do during the pandemic, you can put a special twist on the holiday with safe, festive activities.
Encouraging Young People to Open Up and Speak Out About Mental Health
As a mother and reconstructive pediatric surgeon, caring for young people is part of my every day, and I feel quite capable of fixing a full range of children’s physical concerns. Youth mental health, however, is an area where we can’t simply “fix” things, despite our best efforts.
9 More Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer & Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Sharline Aboutanos and her colleague, Breast Surgical Oncologist Kandace McGuire, MD, held a virtual tea with the support group Here for the Girls to share valuable, in-depth information with women facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
11 Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Treatment and Reconstruction
Every woman with a breast cancer diagnosis faces a myriad of decisions, to the point that it often feels completely overwhelming. We want to help as you consider information that will support you in your process.