What is it and how does it help?
Cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital conditions that affect the structure of the lip and upper palate. Surgical treatment aims to restore proper anatomy, functionality, and aesthetics, allowing for normal development in speech, feeding, and breathing.
Treatment is a sequential protocol designed to support the child's natural growth. Working in a multidisciplinary team alongside pediatricians, orthodontists, and speech therapists ensures long-term functional and aesthetic success.
- Complete anatomical and aesthetic restoration of the lip and palate.
- Comprehensive improvement in speech, swallowing, and breathing functions.
- Prevention and management of future dental and jaw alignment issues.
- Multidisciplinary protocol from infancy through adult development.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheiloplasty (lip repair) is generally performed between 3 and 6 months of age, while palatoplasty (palate repair) is usually done between 9 and 18 months following a multidisciplinary timeline.
Surgical techniques are meticulously designed to place incisions along natural facial lines and pediatric contours to minimize visible scarring.
Postoperative care includes specialized feeding instructions, gentle hygiene, and ongoing multidisciplinary follow-up with pediatric, orthodontics, and speech therapy specialists.
Recovery Process
