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Cleft lip and cleft palate — the incomplete formation of the upper lip or
roof of the mouth — are among the most frequently occurring birth conditions affecting children in the U.S. and around the world. The defects can vary in severity, can occur individually or together, and can involve one or both sides of the child’s mouth. Difficulty speaking and eating, breathing, and hearing are some of the health issues that can arise. Some children also may develop self-esteem issues if they worry about the visible differences between themselves and other children.
Most cleft lips and cleft palates can be repaired through early intervention involving the specialists at the offices of MOSA Surgery. Our highly skilled plastic surgeons have years of experience helping to correct these conditions, restoring proper function to your child’s lips and mouth, as well as improving her or his appearance.
Our plastic surgeons will work together with a team of other specialists to develop an individualized treatment plan that may include feeding recommendations, speech rehabilitation and dental restoration. Your child’s pediatrician, a hearing specialist, occupational therapist and other healthcare professionals may be consulted as well, to ensure that all aspects of your child’s recovery are being considered. Although the timing of these surgeries can vary, cleft lip repairs typically occur between two and six months of age. Cleft palate surgeries are performed after cleft lip repair, when a child is between nine and eighteen months of age.
At the offices MOSA Surgery, we want your child to experience a full, healthy life, free of the complications that can result from these birth conditions. We have many years of experience treating our youngest patients with the utmost care, and in putting their parents’ minds at ease during the process. Please contact our office today for a consultation.
By Mosa Plastic Surgery
May 26, 2021
