We really love getting updates and photos of all the children we’ve helped at the Little Baby Face Foundation, and we hope you love reading their updates as much as we do! Today, we’re sharing Seng Ly’s incredible journey with you.
We really love getting updates and photos of all the children we’ve helped at the Little Baby Face Foundation, and we hope you love reading their updates as much as we do! Today, we’re sharing Seng Ly’s incredible journey with you.
We want to introduce you to this sweet 3 year old boy from Cambodia, Seng Ly. He has been on quite a journey, not only traveling to New York City for the first time, but also in completely transforming his health and his face.
Seng Ly was born with a venous malformation on his upper lip that was growing consistently over time. It had gotten so large that it impacted his speech, eating, and even breathing through his nose, as the venous malformation reduced the size of his nasal passages. At just 3 years old, this was a heavy burden on him, and his family too.
Coming from Cambodia, finding the right medical care for Seng Ly was a challenge, if not impossible. His mother applied for the Little Baby Face Foundation through our online application, and we tried to get him over for treatment as quickly as possible. If you’ve been following along with our children’s stories on our blog or on our social media platforms, you’ll likely remember that obtaining a passport and a visa to travel to the United States can be difficult for families like Seng Ly’s, who are not accustomed to traveling and facing language barriers. It also takes a great deal of time. Even after being accepted into the Little Baby Face Foundation, it can be a bit of a waiting game before the child is able to come over for treatment. We were all relieved when Seng Ly’s first trip to receive treatment finally came to fruition in May 2024.
The first step in Seng Ly’s treatment was a laser procedure to thicken the skin, so that once the lesion was removed, the skin could be used in reconstructive surgery. The recovery for this laser treatment was fairly easy, just a few days of swelling. It healed nicely, and he was ready for his second treatment, which was a surgical removal of the tumor.
This surgery had a more difficult recovery period for Seng Ly, with several days on pain medication around the clock and eating liquid foods such as smoothies and milkshakes, working his way up to eating soft foods. His mother was by his side helping him to feel as comfortable as possible, and all things considered, they were both in good spirits because the worst was over. The tumor was gone, and since it was removed in its entirety, it will not come back.
Because the venous malformation was so large, there was excess skin on his upper lip following the removal of the venous malformation. In June, Seng Ly had another surgery at the Little Baby Face Foundation to remove excess skin and reconstruct the lip and the nose. We needed to raise his upper lip which had turned inside his mouth as the tumor grew. Surgery went smoothly, and after several days of recovery, Seng Ly was feeling better.
Just imagine Seng Ly’s experience of struggling with eating, talking, and breathing through his nose, and now, these are no longer an issue for him. He can just enjoy being 3! It’s such a gift, and we’re so honored to have been able to help him.
Seng Ly is now back home in Cambodia with his mother. We were overjoyed to receive this photo of him greeting his new baby sister back home. Seng Ly, we wish you and your family health and happiness as you begin this new chapter together.
Seng Ly was born with a venous malformation on his upper lip that was growing consistently over time. It had gotten so large that it impacted his speech, eating, and even breathing through his nose, as the venous malformation reduced the size of his nasal passages. At just 3 years old, this was a heavy burden on him, and his family too.
Coming from Cambodia, finding the right medical care for Seng Ly was a challenge, if not impossible. His mother applied for the Little Baby Face Foundation through our online application, and we tried to get him over for treatment as quickly as possible. If you’ve been following along with our children’s stories on our blog or on our social media platforms, you’ll likely remember that obtaining a passport and a visa to travel to the United States can be difficult for families like Seng Ly’s, who are not accustomed to traveling and facing language barriers. It also takes a great deal of time. Even after being accepted into the Little Baby Face Foundation, it can be a bit of a waiting game before the child is able to come over for treatment. We were all relieved when Seng Ly’s first trip to receive treatment finally came to fruition in May 2024.
The first step in Seng Ly’s treatment was a laser procedure to thicken the skin, so that once the lesion was removed, the skin could be used in reconstructive surgery. The recovery for this laser treatment was fairly easy, just a few days of swelling. It healed nicely, and he was ready for his second treatment, which was a surgical removal of the tumor.
This surgery had a more difficult recovery period for Seng Ly, with several days on pain medication around the clock and eating liquid foods such as smoothies and milkshakes, working his way up to eating soft foods. His mother was by his side helping him to feel as comfortable as possible, and all things considered, they were both in good spirits because the worst was over. The tumor was gone, and since it was removed in its entirety, it will not come back.
Because the venous malformation was so large, there was excess skin on his upper lip following the removal of the venous malformation. In June, Seng Ly had another surgery at the Little Baby Face Foundation to remove excess skin and reconstruct the lip and the nose. We needed to raise his upper lip which had turned inside his mouth as the tumor grew. Surgery went smoothly, and after several days of recovery, Seng Ly was feeling better.
Just imagine Seng Ly’s experience of struggling with eating, talking, and breathing through his nose, and now, these are no longer an issue for him. He can just enjoy being 3! It’s such a gift, and we’re so honored to have been able to help him.
Seng Ly is now back home in Cambodia with his mother. We were overjoyed to receive this photo of him greeting his new baby sister back home. Seng Ly, we wish you and your family health and happiness as you begin this new chapter together.
We want to introduce you to this sweet 3 year old boy from Cambodia, Seng Ly. He has been on quite a journey, not only traveling to New York City for the first time, but also in completely transforming his health and his face.
Seng Ly was born with a venous malformation on his upper lip that was growing consistently over time. It had gotten so large that it impacted his speech, eating, and even breathing through his nose, as the venous malformation reduced the size of his nasal passages. At just 3 years old, this was a heavy burden on him, and his family too.
Coming from Cambodia, finding the right medical care for Seng Ly was a challenge, if not impossible. His mother applied for the Little Baby Face Foundation through our online application, and we tried to get him over for treatment as quickly as possible. If you’ve been following along with our children’s stories on our blog or on our social media platforms, you’ll likely remember that obtaining a passport and a visa to travel to the United States can be difficult for families like Seng Ly’s, who are not accustomed to traveling and facing language barriers. It also takes a great deal of time. Even after being accepted into the Little Baby Face Foundation, it can be a bit of a waiting game before the child is able to come over for treatment. We were all relieved when Seng Ly’s first trip to receive treatment finally came to fruition in May 2024.
The first step in Seng Ly’s treatment was a laser procedure to thicken the skin, so that once the lesion was removed, the skin could be used in reconstructive surgery. The recovery for this laser treatment was fairly easy, just a few days of swelling. It healed nicely, and he was ready for his second treatment, which was a surgical removal of the tumor.
This surgery had a more difficult recovery period for Seng Ly, with several days on pain medication around the clock and eating liquid foods such as smoothies and milkshakes, working his way up to eating soft foods. His mother was by his side helping him to feel as comfortable as possible, and all things considered, they were both in good spirits because the worst was over. The tumor was gone, and since it was removed in its entirety, it will not come back.
Because the venous malformation was so large, there was excess skin on his upper lip following the removal of the venous malformation. In June, Seng Ly had another surgery at the Little Baby Face Foundation to remove excess skin and reconstruct the lip and the nose. We needed to raise his upper lip which had turned inside his mouth as the tumor grew. Surgery went smoothly, and after several days of recovery, Seng Ly was feeling better.
Just imagine Seng Ly’s experience of struggling with eating, talking, and breathing through his nose, and now, these are no longer an issue for him. He can just enjoy being 3! It’s such a gift, and we’re so honored to have been able to help him.
Seng Ly is now back home in Cambodia with his mother. We were overjoyed to receive this photo of him greeting his new baby sister back home. Seng Ly, we wish you and your family health and happiness as you begin this new chapter together.
Seng Ly was born with a venous malformation on his upper lip that was growing consistently over time. It had gotten so large that it impacted his speech, eating, and even breathing through his nose, as the venous malformation reduced the size of his nasal passages. At just 3 years old, this was a heavy burden on him, and his family too.
Coming from Cambodia, finding the right medical care for Seng Ly was a challenge, if not impossible. His mother applied for the Little Baby Face Foundation through our online application, and we tried to get him over for treatment as quickly as possible. If you’ve been following along with our children’s stories on our blog or on our social media platforms, you’ll likely remember that obtaining a passport and a visa to travel to the United States can be difficult for families like Seng Ly’s, who are not accustomed to traveling and facing language barriers. It also takes a great deal of time. Even after being accepted into the Little Baby Face Foundation, it can be a bit of a waiting game before the child is able to come over for treatment. We were all relieved when Seng Ly’s first trip to receive treatment finally came to fruition in May 2024.
The first step in Seng Ly’s treatment was a laser procedure to thicken the skin, so that once the lesion was removed, the skin could be used in reconstructive surgery. The recovery for this laser treatment was fairly easy, just a few days of swelling. It healed nicely, and he was ready for his second treatment, which was a surgical removal of the tumor.
This surgery had a more difficult recovery period for Seng Ly, with several days on pain medication around the clock and eating liquid foods such as smoothies and milkshakes, working his way up to eating soft foods. His mother was by his side helping him to feel as comfortable as possible, and all things considered, they were both in good spirits because the worst was over. The tumor was gone, and since it was removed in its entirety, it will not come back.
Because the venous malformation was so large, there was excess skin on his upper lip following the removal of the venous malformation. In June, Seng Ly had another surgery at the Little Baby Face Foundation to remove excess skin and reconstruct the lip and the nose. We needed to raise his upper lip which had turned inside his mouth as the tumor grew. Surgery went smoothly, and after several days of recovery, Seng Ly was feeling better.
Just imagine Seng Ly’s experience of struggling with eating, talking, and breathing through his nose, and now, these are no longer an issue for him. He can just enjoy being 3! It’s such a gift, and we’re so honored to have been able to help him.
Seng Ly is now back home in Cambodia with his mother. We were overjoyed to receive this photo of him greeting his new baby sister back home. Seng Ly, we wish you and your family health and happiness as you begin this new chapter together.
We want to introduce you to this sweet 3 year old boy from Cambodia, Seng Ly. He has been on quite a journey, not only traveling to New York City for the first time, but also in completely transforming his health and his face.
Seng Ly was born with a venous malformation on his upper lip that was growing consistently over time. It had gotten so large that it impacted his speech, eating, and even breathing through his nose, as the venous malformation reduced the size of his nasal passages. At just 3 years old, this was a heavy burden on him, and his family too.
Coming from Cambodia, finding the right medical care for Seng Ly was a challenge, if not impossible. His mother applied for the Little Baby Face Foundation through our online application, and we tried to get him over for treatment as quickly as possible. If you’ve been following along with our children’s stories on our blog or on our social media platforms, you’ll likely remember that obtaining a passport and a visa to travel to the United States can be difficult for families like Seng Ly’s, who are not accustomed to traveling and facing language barriers. It also takes a great deal of time. Even after being accepted into the Little Baby Face Foundation, it can be a bit of a waiting game before the child is able to come over for treatment. We were all relieved when Seng Ly’s first trip to receive treatment finally came to fruition in May 2024.
The first step in Seng Ly’s treatment was a laser procedure to thicken the skin, so that once the lesion was removed, the skin could be used in reconstructive surgery. The recovery for this laser treatment was fairly easy, just a few days of swelling. It healed nicely, and he was ready for his second treatment, which was a surgical removal of the tumor.
This surgery had a more difficult recovery period for Seng Ly, with several days on pain medication around the clock and eating liquid foods such as smoothies and milkshakes, working his way up to eating soft foods. His mother was by his side helping him to feel as comfortable as possible, and all things considered, they were both in good spirits because the worst was over. The tumor was gone, and since it was removed in its entirety, it will not come back.
Because the venous malformation was so large, there was excess skin on his upper lip following the removal of the venous malformation. In June, Seng Ly had another surgery at the Little Baby Face Foundation to remove excess skin and reconstruct the lip and the nose. We needed to raise his upper lip which had turned inside his mouth as the tumor grew. Surgery went smoothly, and after several days of recovery, Seng Ly was feeling better.
Just imagine Seng Ly’s experience of struggling with eating, talking, and breathing through his nose, and now, these are no longer an issue for him. He can just enjoy being 3! It’s such a gift, and we’re so honored to have been able to help him.
Seng Ly is now back home in Cambodia with his mother. We were overjoyed to receive this photo of him greeting his new baby sister back home. Seng Ly, we wish you and your family health and happiness as you begin this new chapter together.
Seng Ly was born with a venous malformation on his upper lip that was growing consistently over time. It had gotten so large that it impacted his speech, eating, and even breathing through his nose, as the venous malformation reduced the size of his nasal passages. At just 3 years old, this was a heavy burden on him, and his family too.
Coming from Cambodia, finding the right medical care for Seng Ly was a challenge, if not impossible. His mother applied for the Little Baby Face Foundation through our online application, and we tried to get him over for treatment as quickly as possible. If you’ve been following along with our children’s stories on our blog or on our social media platforms, you’ll likely remember that obtaining a passport and a visa to travel to the United States can be difficult for families like Seng Ly’s, who are not accustomed to traveling and facing language barriers. It also takes a great deal of time. Even after being accepted into the Little Baby Face Foundation, it can be a bit of a waiting game before the child is able to come over for treatment. We were all relieved when Seng Ly’s first trip to receive treatment finally came to fruition in May 2024.
The first step in Seng Ly’s treatment was a laser procedure to thicken the skin, so that once the lesion was removed, the skin could be used in reconstructive surgery. The recovery for this laser treatment was fairly easy, just a few days of swelling. It healed nicely, and he was ready for his second treatment, which was a surgical removal of the tumor.
This surgery had a more difficult recovery period for Seng Ly, with several days on pain medication around the clock and eating liquid foods such as smoothies and milkshakes, working his way up to eating soft foods. His mother was by his side helping him to feel as comfortable as possible, and all things considered, they were both in good spirits because the worst was over. The tumor was gone, and since it was removed in its entirety, it will not come back.
Because the venous malformation was so large, there was excess skin on his upper lip following the removal of the venous malformation. In June, Seng Ly had another surgery at the Little Baby Face Foundation to remove excess skin and reconstruct the lip and the nose. We needed to raise his upper lip which had turned inside his mouth as the tumor grew. Surgery went smoothly, and after several days of recovery, Seng Ly was feeling better.
Just imagine Seng Ly’s experience of struggling with eating, talking, and breathing through his nose, and now, these are no longer an issue for him. He can just enjoy being 3! It’s such a gift, and we’re so honored to have been able to help him.
Seng Ly is now back home in Cambodia with his mother. We were overjoyed to receive this photo of him greeting his new baby sister back home. Seng Ly, we wish you and your family health and happiness as you begin this new chapter together.
If your child was born with Venous Malformation and you’re looking for help, please contact us using the form below.
If your child was born with Venous Malformation and you’re looking for help, please contact us using the form below.