19 Best Cleft Lip Doctors In Lucknow

A plastic surgeon can treat cleft palate by performing a surgery. You may consult a plastic surgeon for proper examination of the condition and after examination of the condition, the surgeon will plan the operation.

The time required for the cleft lip surgery depends on the type of cleft lip and the type of surgery needed. The total time required for the surgery is usually two to six hours. After the surgery a hospitalization of two to three days is required.

Cleft lip surgery is a very common procedure in children to treat the birth defect. It is a safe and effective plastic surgery. Some risks like bleeding, allergy to tapes, problems with general anaesthesia may occur. However, the child is completely cured and benefitted from the surgery.

You may take the following care while feeding your child: feed with the side of the spoon directly into the mouth; give water to rinse the mouth every time to keep the operated area clean; do not feed hot fluids or hot food; and for the first week feed only liquids, you may then begin with semisolid and solid food later.

The plastic surgeon will examine your cleft lip condition and then decide the exact type of surgery needed. Hence, the cost will depend upon the type of surgery involved. Typically the cost of cleft palate surgery ranges between Rs. one and a half lakh to two lakhs.