Treatments For Treacher Collins Syndrome

Rhinoplasty

In patients with Treacher Collins syndrome, surgical intervention often begins with a focus on preserving the airways. One of the procedures that can be done to do this is a rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasties are commonly referred to as nose jobs and are usually used by individuals to improve their appearance. In the case of Treacher Collins syndrome, however, the surgery is done for reasons that are not purely cosmetic. When the nose is deformed, individuals may have extreme difficulty breathing, which is a problem that must be fixed. This procedure can solve that problem somewhat quickly and efficiently before any damage related to low oxygen levels can be done.