Cleft Lip Repair
The clinics providing Cleft Lip Repair are listed below. Contact them today to get a quote, make an appointment or have an online consultation.
Dr. Manuel Espaillat is dedicated to providing his patients with the most professional and caring service in the health and aesthetic field.
- Testimonial: " going back for him to do a little more lipo " alanna
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Additional Services: Ritidoplasty, Blefaroplasty, Breast Augmentation
The Plastic Surgery Institute of Panama aims to provide the most sophisticated technology and solutions to their patients, and are committed to providing all the options and medical information available.
- Testimonial: " I could not be happier with my procedure " TM
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Hotel Reservations, Hotel to Clinic Transfers
Sergio Arango is a complete plastic surgery practice in Colombia that offers an extensive selection of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery treatments to achieve results that are beautiful and natural.
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services
Take an awe-inspiring look behind the doors of Silvio Sterman Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Clinic significantly famed for its world-class plastic and reconstructive surgery, congenital defects and other complimentary procedures.
- Testimonial: " The results I obtained with Dr. Sterman are nothing short of stunning " T E, USA
- Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German
- Additional Services: Hotel to Clinic Transfers, Local Accommodation Assistance, Translator Services
The clinic is one of Belgium’s finest plastic surgery practices offering aesthetic surgery options at economically affordable prices.
- Languages: English, French
- Additional Services: Aftercare is free and on an unlimited basis during the first year following the surgery.
Mona lisa is one of the most modern, well-established plastic surgery clinics in Hungary offering not only exceptional service and results but a lifestyle change to achieve eternal beauty.
- Languages: Hungarian, English, German
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services
Acibadem has signed a cooperation agreement with Harvard Medical International which is a world famous institution in terms of medical education and services.
- Testimonial: " Acibadem international center was extremely helpful and arranged an appointment quickly. " Huda, U.A.E.
- Languages: English, Turkish
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Hotel Reservations
New Age is a boutique-style plastic surgery clinic located in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey’s cosmopolitan metropolis. The clinic offers a haven for patients looking to undergo a high quality plastic surgery treatment in Istanbul.
- Languages: Turkish, English, German, Arabic, French
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services, Hotel Reservations, Hotel to Clinic Transfers, Local Accommodation Assistance
Dr. Elie Abdelhak is a nationally and internationally recognized authority on plastic surgery in Lebanon and the Middle East performing a wide range of cosmetic, facial and breast-enhancement procedures.
- Testimonial: " I really liked my new nose " joumana
- Languages: Arabic, English, French
- Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services
One of the biggest names in plastic surgery in Dubai and the Gulf region, Dr. Ashok is considered a prolific artist than a plastic surgeon. Dr. Govila's outstanding plastic surgery practice and resounding clean reputation has earned him many accolades and an army of international patients from the four corners of the globe.
- Testimonial: " I would have no hesitation in recommending Dr Ashok to anyone " Sangster
- Languages: English
What is Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Repair?
A cleft palate is an opening between the roof of the mouth and the nasal cavity. The palate and the lip are independent and grow separately; however a combination of a cleft palate and a cleft lip can occur. The cleft lip appears as a narrow opening or gap in the skin of the upper lip that extends all the way to the base of the nose.
Both are birth defects caused in the formation period of the cranium, mouth and lips during fetal development. In both the cleft palate and the cleft lip, the opening may be on the left, the right or both sides. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery is designed to close the gap in the palate or the lip and correct the shape and function of either or both. The objective of this procedure is to improve speech, nasal function, nursing and feeding, as well as the overall appearance.
A Good Candidate for Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Repair
Children between the ages of 9 and 18 months are good candidates. It is better to wait until your child is at an age where he or she can handle the intensity of an operation, as all surgical operations may place stress on the body and requires time to heal.
Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Repair Procedure
The first step is a detailed consultation with your surgeon who will determine the best method to achieving your desired end results. The surgeon makes an incision on both sides of the cleft, joining the muscle to the skin from the palate extensively all the way up to the nostril, if necessary. A second operation is typically not necessary. Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate repair is an inpatient procedure, which means that the patient stays in the hospital for a given amount of time. For this particular surgery, the patient will stay in the hospital for a total of about 7 days.
Average Duration of Surgery: 2 hours
Risks and Side Effects of Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Repair
Side effects include allergic reaction to the anesthesia, bleeding, difficulty breathing, infection, or an asymmetrical outcome in which two sides the lip and nose are left a bit different.
The patient will be under general anesthesia during the surgery, and then prescribed pain medication to relieve the discomfort and an antibiotic to prevent infection. Immediately following the surgery, the patient may be administered fluids intravenously to prevent complications from occurring by taking in fluids orally.
Recovery from Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Repair
Most patients return to normal activities within 5-7 days for the patient to recover, however a full recovery can take up to 4 weeks.
The estimated recovery time is 4 weeks.
Results of Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Repair
Patients should notice complete result of surgery within 4 weeks. Although the patient will be fully recovered in 4 weeks, scars will begin to heal over time. Children have the ability to heal faster however. After tranquil time passes (possibly years), the scar that is left on the upper lip, in relation to where the gap has been surgically joined together, barely remains noticeable.
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