Overview:
Cleft lip and palate are among the most common congenital facial deformities, affecting both appearance and essential functions like speech, feeding, and breathing. Dr. Vikas Choudhary in Udaipur specializes in early and staged cleft correction surgery to help children lead healthy, confident lives.
Who Is It For?
- Infants born with cleft lip and/or palate
- Children needing speech improvement after cleft repair
- Adults with residual deformities requiring revision surgery
Goals of Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery:
- Restore lip and palate anatomy for feeding, speaking, and breathing
- Improve facial aesthetics and smile symmetry
- Support normal speech and dental development
- Enhance psychological and social well-being
Procedure:
Cleft lip repair is usually done at 3–6 months of age, while cleft palate repair follows around 9–18 months. The surgery involves precise alignment of the muscles, skin, and mucosa. In some cases, multiple surgeries, including speech correction, nasal refinement, or bone grafting, are performed as the child grows.
FAQs:
Q. Is surgery safe for infants?
A. Yes, it is routinely performed under general anesthesia in infants by skilled surgical teams.
Q. Will my child need more than one surgery?
A. Often yes—initial repair is followed by additional procedures like speech therapy or nasal correction over time.
Q. What about feeding before surgery?
A. Special bottles and feeding techniques help nourish babies until they are ready for surgery.
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