The causes of head and facial birth defects may be genetic, environmental, or unknown.
Craniofacial disorders range from mild to severe, and can affect function and appearance.
Craniofacial disorders Cleft Lip and Palate occurs in one of every six hundred births and is one of the most common birth defects. It can occur in the lip, the palate, or in both. Other procedures may be required as the face grows and matures, depending on the severity of the cleft. Abnormal head shapes may result from various causes. This may cause temporary distortion of the head, which should return to normal within six weeks.