Individuals with TCS report experiencing undesirable attention and sometimes rejection, due to their facial appearance. These experiences have been associated with problems like depression, anxiety, psychological distress and lower quality of life. Studies have shown that children and adolescents reported improved self image and improved social acceptance after facial reconstructive surgery. Children may also benefit from working with a trained psychologist.
Psychologists are typically part of the multi-disciplinary craniofacial team. A craniofacial team in your area can be found by talking to doctors about who which specialists they recommend or using the list provided by FACES: The National Craniofacial Association under "Medical Centers".
Other Questions About Treacher-collins syndrome
- Who else in my family should be tested for Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS)?
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