Cleft palate surgery remains a critical area within craniofacial surgery, with advances aimed at improving anatomical repair, functional outcomes and reducing postoperative complications.

By: Melanie Blumenthal, M.D., pediatrician, Craniofacial Program, Stramski Children’s Developmental Center, Miller Children’s ...

I’m pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or ...

Cleft lip and palate surgery represents one of the most common paediatric interventions for congenital craniofacial malformations, and its successful outcome is critically dependent on effective ...

Plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are different procedures, the doctor added. He also shared facts behind common myths about plastic surgery.

Next, children will have surgery to repair the cleft and close the gap. Children will usually have surgery for a cleft lip between 3 and 6 months and for a cleft palate between 6 and 12 months.

Every year, on July 1st, India celebrates National Doctors’ Day — a tribute to the dedication, compassion, and tireless ...

At just a few months old Charlie had his first surgery to repair his cleft lip and then at nine months a surgery on the palate. In total he has had 15 surgeries, the most recent was to build a new gum ...

Benefits of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Repair Surgery Surgical intervention to correct cleft lip not only helps solve appearance problems but also brings long-term positive changes in physical, mental ...

The global surgical crisis has become one of the most discussed health topics since the Lancet Commission report published in 2015 because the need is massive, and the consequences are devastating ...