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Craniosynostosis

Dr. Ciminello has served as the Section Chief of Craniofacial & Pediatric Plastic Surgery for the last two decades at the Hackensack University Medical Center, as well as the Director of Craniofacial Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and Co-Director of Craniofacial Surgery at Barnabas Health. His work and research have been published extensively in the specialized field of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and he has lectured nationally and internationally as an expert on numerous Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery subjects.

Dr. Ciminello has been a Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon since 2008, with a sub-specialty in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery. He has been recognized by his peers by being selected as a Castle Connolly Top Plastic Surgeon, an America's Best Plastic Surgeon, a NJ Top Doc, and a Favorite Kids Doc.

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Specialized care for

Craniosynostosis

 

Craniosynostosis can cause an abnormal head shape and increased pressure inside the head. There are several types or classifications of craniosynostosis, each depending on which sutures are affected. Each type of craniosynostosis may present with its own set of characteristic skull deformities, and treatment approaches can vary depending on the affected sutures and the severity of the condition.

Sagittal Craniosynostosis
Coronal Craniosynostosis
Metopic Craniosynostosis
Lambdoid Craniosynostosis

Sagittal Craniosynostosis

Sagittal Craniosynostosis

The sagittal suture runs along the top of the head from front to back. Premature fusion of this suture leads to a long, narrow skull shape, known as scaphocephaly.

Coronal Craniosynostosis

Coronal Craniosynostosis

The coronal sutures run from ear to ear on the top of the head. Fusion of these sutures can cause one side of the forehead to flatten and the forehead to tilt forward on the affected side.

Metopic Craniosynostosis

Metopic Craniosynostosis

The metopic suture is in the front of the skull and runs from the top of the head to the nose. Fusion of this suture can cause a triangular-shaped forehead.

Lambdoid Craniosynostosis

Lambdoid Craniosynostosis

The lambdoid sutures are located at the back of the skull. Premature fusion of these sutures can result in flattening of the back of the head.

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Craniosynostosis Treatments in New Jersey

 

Early diagnosis is the key to treating craniosynostosis safely and most effectively. It is relatively rare, occurring in about 1 in every 2,500 live births. Yet with as many as 50% of babies having some type of skull deformity, diagnosing craniosynostosis can be tricky and requires a carefully trained eye. When craniosynostosis is detected early, our preferred approach to treatment is an endoscopic strip craniectomy, a safe, highly effective, minimally invasive procedure.

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Cranial Vault Remodeling

Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy

Endoscopic Strip Craniectomy

This minimally invasive approach is typically used for infants under 3 months old. Small incisions allow visualization to identify and remove fused sutures hampering skull growth. The deformity then self-corrects as the baby grows over several months with guidance from a molding helmet. Benefits include smaller scars, fewer surgical risks, shorter hospitalization time, and high effectiveness. While the gradual correction extends the treatment timeline, we generally recommend the endoscopic approach — proven to be 99% effective — for most patients.

Cranial Vault Remodeling

Cranial Vault Remodeling

This traditional approach to treatment is a surgery that involves directly reshaping the cranium in older babies ages 7-9 months through incisions exposing the top of the head. Portions of skull bone are removed, recontoured, then reattached with plates/screws for immediate correction within a single operation without helmets post-operatively. While this achieves the fastest, most definitive results, traditional remodeling has more significant upfront risks, requiring longer procedures and recovery periods in the hospital. The larger scar is also permanently visible.

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From the moment you and your child first visit our office to the months following treatment, we provide each patient with our undivided attention and support, including:

  • Experts surgeons with 1-2 years of additional training in head & neck reconstruction
  • Close-to-home care with long-term support for your child
  • Surgery performed at major children’s hospitals
  • Aesthetic outcomes that families appreciate
  • Specialized care, with decisions made in the best interest of your child
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Every step of the way

Individualized Support for Your Child

From the moment you and your child first visit our office to the months following treatment, we provide each patient with our undivided attention and support, including:

  • Experts surgeons with 1-2 years of additional training in head & neck reconstruction
  • Close-to-home care with long-term support for your child
  • Surgery performed at major children’s hospitals
  • Aesthetic outcomes that families appreciate
  • Specialized care, with decisions made in the best interest of your child
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State-of-The-Art Craniosynostosis Treatment

Cimisurgical Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is a leading surgical center that offers cutting-edge techniques and procedures to deliver exceptional care. We specialize in advanced reconstructive surgery for adults and children, with a focus on delivering exceptional aesthetic and functional outcomes. Through our areas of specialization, we have garnered numerous awards and accolades, solidifying our commitment to exceeding patient expectations and providing compassionate, state-of-the-art medical care.

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"5 stars is not quite enough for Dr. Ciminello. He’s the absolute best at what he does, but he has the best bedside manner of any doctor I’ve encountered. He takes the time to explain what needs to be done, but in a way that makes you confident your child is in the best hands. When other doctors can over explain when you have a choice, Dr. Ciminello is succinct and clearly communicates what he thinks is best. While I hope to never need a plastic pediatric surgeon again, he’ll absolutely be first in my mind if I do. 
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“Dr. Ciminello has been my son’s craniofacial surgeon for 6 years. He first performed surgery on my son when he was 4 months old. I could not have asked for a more trustworthy doctor. He guided us every step of the way and always made himself available. His expertise and dedication is like no other. My son still sees Dr. Ciminello every year for a follow-up visit and he still treats us like family. You could not be in better hands.”
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"Dr. Ciminello is an exceptionally talented surgeon who goes out of his way to make his pediatric patients feel comfortable and secure. As a mom and surgeon myself, I cannot recommend him enough for any family who is looking for a surgeon with great surgical skills and warm bedside manners. My son and my family will forever be thankful to him for taking such great care of our son"
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