Cleft Palate

One of the most common birth defects affecting children in North America is a cleft palate. The incomplete formation of the upper lip (cleft lip) or roof of the mouth (cleft palate) can occur individually or as a combined defect. The degree of severity varies may involve one or both sides of the face. A cleft, or separation of the upper lip, occurs very early in fetal development. During fetal development, certain components of the upper lip fail to form normally. A surgeon performs a cleft lip and/or cleft palate repair to correct this abnormal development and to restore function, giving the patient a more normal appearance. Most surgeons repair clefts with specialized plastic surgery techniques. The surgery improves the ability of the patient to eat, speak, hear, and breathe, while restoring a more normal appearance.

Q: I do not want the unnatural look. Is that possible? A: Cosmetic plastic surgery is very refined, especially with new innovative surgery techniques. The unnatural-looking up-turned nose with a saddle-type bridge, which was the norm among old nose jobs, is no longer. The standard is a balanced nose that matches the face after sculpting. For patients considering breast implants, doctors measure the chest and select correct size implant for each patient to assure that the breasts will look natural on the frame. More Plastic Surgery Questions



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