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1. Whom should i consult for cleft lip surgery?
You can consult an oral surgeon, paediatrician, otorhinolaryngologist or paediatric dentist for a cleft lip surgery.
2. How long does a cleft lip surgery take?
A cleft lip surgery usually takes two to six hours based on the surgery type required. A hospital stay of five to seven days after the surgery is needed.
3. Is cleft lip surgery dangerous?
No, a cleft lip surgery is not dangerous but has some risk associated with it.
Infection
Bleeding
Breathing problems
Reaction to the medicine
Revisional surgery
Anaesthesia risk
Damage to the deeper structure
4. How do I feed my child after cleft lip surgery?
In the first week after surgery, a special tube or feeder fitted to a syringe is used for feeding. Pumped breast milk and formula can be added into the feeder.
5. How much does it cost for cleft lip surgery?
The cost of a cleft lip surgery includes the surgeon's fee, hospital or surgical facility cost, prescriptions for medication, medical test, anaesthesia fees and post-surgery feeding supplies.