Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Treatment in India
About Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Key Highlights
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Restores normal facial anatomy and improves aesthetic appearance.Enables proper feeding and nutrition in infants.Facilitates normal speech and language development.Reduces the risk of recurrent ear infections and hearing problems.Supports healthy dental and jaw development.Performed by surgeons specialized in both function and aesthetics.liPart of a comprehensive, lifelong care plan for optimal results./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a congenital cleft lip, with or without a cleft palate.
- Diagnosis of an isolated cleft palate.
- Presence of a submucous cleft palate affecting speech or function.
- Need for revision surgery (secondary correction) to improve results from a prior repair.
- Presence of a bifid (split) uvula associated with velopharyngeal insufficiency.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary cleft team (surgeon, pediatrician, dentist, speech therapist).
- Pre-surgical orthopedics (like nasoalveolar molding) may be used to improve lip and nasal alignment.
- Ensuring the infant meets weight and health criteria for safe anesthesia (usually over 10 weeks old and 10 pounds).
- Pre-operative blood tests and a final physical examination.
- Discussion of the surgical plan, expected outcomes, and risks with the family.
- Arranging for special feeding bottles (like Haberman or cleft palate feeders) for use after surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Poor wound healing, scarring, or wound separation.
- Asymmetry or residual deformity requiring future revision.
- Persistent nasal air escape or hypernasal speech (velopharyngeal insufficiency).
- Fistula formation (a small hole) in the repaired palate.
- Restricted growth of the midface or dental issues requiring orthodontic care.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, pain management, and ensuring safe feeding.
- Use of arm splints ('no-no' sleeves) for 1-2 weeks to prevent the child from touching the surgical site.
- A liquid or soft pureed diet for several weeks, using prescribed feeding methods.
- Meticulous wound care with gentle cleansing and application of prescribed antibiotic ointment.
- Follow-up appointments to monitor healing, remove sutures, and assess progress.
- Long-term follow-up with the cleft team for speech therapy, dental care, and monitoring growth.
- Protection of the surgical site from sun exposure to minimize scarring.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
Initial healing: 2-3 weeks; Full recovery and final results: several months to a year
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cleft lip and palate surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for cleft lip and palate surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 150 Thousand – 500 Thousand | 2-5 days | ~ Initial healing: 2-3 weeks; Full recovery and final results: several months to a year | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 525 Thousand – 1.75 Million | 2-5 days | ~ Initial healing: 2-3 weeks; Full recovery and final results: several months to a year | Know More |
Anjali Saxena is a 28-year-old marketing...
Anjali Saxena is a 28-year-old marketing professional from Mumbai. Born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate, she underwent essential functional repairs in infancy and childhood in India, which allowed her to eat and speak normally. However, the visible scar on her lip and slight nasal asymmetry became a source of profound self-consciousness in her adult life, affecting her confidence in social and professional settings. Her dentist, noticing her discomfort, recommended a consultation with a reconstructive surgeon specializing in adult cleft revisions. The surgeon proposed a definitive aesthetic revision, including a scar revision, lip re-contouring, and a minor rhinoplasty to improve symmetry. Anjali underwent the 3-hour surgery under general anesthesia. The initial recovery involved swelling and a soft diet for two weeks. A year later, the outcome was transformative, the scar was minimal and the facial balance greatly improved. Emotionally, Anjali's journey moved from a lifelong feeling of being defined by her cleft to one of closure and empowerment. She no longer feels the urge to hide her smile, experiencing a profound sense of wholeness she had always longed for.
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