Rhinoplastic Appliance specializes in pre-and post-surgical treatments for infants born with cleft lip and palate. Our journey began in 2003 when the late Dr. Anthony Wolfe, a plastic surgeon, collaborated with our founder to create a device for infants’ post-cleft repair surgery. This device aimed to maintain nasal structures and prevent nostril stenosis. After years of successful use, the invention was patented in 2021 under the name “RHINOPLASTY APPLIANCE AND METHOD,” credited to Dr. Martha Mejia.

Dr. Martha Mejia, a dentist from Colombia, is a leading expert in Dentofacial Orthopedics with a remarkable 27-year career dedicated to treating craniofacial issues, particularly cleft lip and palate. Her tenure includes serving as a Research Associate alongside Dr. Samuel Berkowitz in 2000, focusing on Craniofacial treatments. Since 2001, she has been an integral member of the Craniofacial team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. Additionally, she has been a consultant and reviewer of presurgical treatment for Smile Train Express since 2018, a consultant for SAMAC Smile Train (South America Advisory Council), and part of the Smile Train Ortho taskforce since 2022.

In 1996, Dr. Mejia founded the Sonríe Foundation in Pereira, Colombia, dedicated to providing comprehensive management for patients with clefts. Her commitment to advancing the field led to developing innovative devices, culminating in the 2021 patent for the groundbreaking “Rhinoplasty Appliance System.”

Dr. Mejia’s leadership extends to her presidency of Dentofacial Orthopedics Corporation since 2006, further solidifying her impact in the field. She is also recognized internationally as a lecturer, sharing her expertise and contributing to advancing craniofacial treatments worldwide