Are you sad, or self-conscious because of the “deformity” of cleft lip and cleft palate? Don’t worry, the cleft lip treatment method will be a breakthrough solution, helping to overcome defects and bring a more complete, confident appearance.
Let’s learn about this method right away!
Understanding Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital defects with an estimated incidence of about 1/700 newborns globally who unfortunately suffer from this condition. This phenomenon occurs when the baby’s lip or palate does not develop continuously during pregnancy. As a result, children experience difficulties with psychology, communication, and eating.
Cleft lip repair is currently a cosmetic and reconstructive surgical method to correct the gap in the lip due to a congenital defect. This process not only helps restore the natural shape of the lip but also improves important functions such as eating, speaking, and breathing.
By combining modern orthopedic techniques, doctors will address problems of lip deformity, unsightly scars, and restore a harmonious facial structure.
Symptoms of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate in children can occur on one side or both sides, and the common symptoms are:
- A crack appears on the lip (if it is a unilateral cleft palate, the crack will only be seen on one side of the mouth; if it is a complete cleft palate, you may see two cracks on both sides of the mouth or a large crack extending from the child’s palate up to the nose), affecting the aesthetics and function of the mouth.
- The crack appearing in the mouth or lip can extend from the lip to the gums through the palate and stop below the nose, preventing the mouth area from forming a closed circle, leading to cleft palate.
- Children have difficulty eating; food may spill out because the mouth does not close completely.
- Causes facial disfigurement; some exposed areas may increase the risk of infection if not carefully cared for.
- Cleft palate.
Treatment Methods for Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cosmetic surgery is the optimal method – to treat cleft lip or cleft palate, doctors will make incisions on both sides of the gap and then rearrange the tissues and muscles in the palate, followed by suturing them closed. This process is repeated until the face becomes normal and natural.
To improve the condition of cleft lip and cleft palate, depending on each specific situation, doctors may apply and intervene with the following treatment methods:
Lip Reconstruction
Lip reconstruction is an in-depth treatment method to overcome defects caused by cleft lip and cleft palate deformities. This process combines modern surgical techniques, and in many cases, doctors will apply techniques such as skin flap transfer and lip reconstruction to compensate for missing tissue. At the same time, they will reshape the lip to be balanced and harmonious with the face.
At Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital, doctors often apply techniques such as AB flap transfer – taking tissue from the lower lip to supplement the upper lip, correcting defects and improving basic functions such as pronunciation and lip movement. At the same time, this brings high aesthetic efficiency, ensuring a high success rate and safety.
Palate Repair
Depending on the patient’s condition, doctors will incise both sides of the cleft to close the separation and rebuild the palate, including the hard and soft palate. Then, they will arrange and suture it closed.
Ear Tube Surgery
For patients with cleft palate, doctors will insert ear tubes to reduce the risk of chronic ear disease causing hearing loss. Ear tube surgery involves placing small tubes in the eardrum to create an opening, preventing fluid accumulation.
Surgery to Reconstruct Appearance
After aesthetic surgery for cleft lip or cleft palate, the patient will undergo a second surgery to reconstruct their appearance. In this session, the surgeon will base on facial features to create beauty that not only helps the face return to normal but also transforms the appearance to become more naturally beautiful.
Usually, this method will be combined with a nose lift to quickly improve one’s appearance and help your face become more harmonious.
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, and quality of life. Some of the great benefits include:
- Restoring natural beauty: Recreating the structure and shape of the lips and palate to a balanced, harmonious shape, improving appearance and bringing confidence.
- Improving basic functions: Surgery helps to overcome problems with eating, pronunciation, and breathing.
- Eliminating psychological complexes: After surgery, it helps eliminate feelings of inferiority due to the deformity, making it easier to build better personal, family, and work relationships.
- More confident in life: With restored appearance and function, patients can confidently pursue their dreams and seek opportunities in life.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Repair Surgical Procedure
A safe, effective cleft lip repair procedure that achieves optimal aesthetic results will need to follow and go through 7 main steps. These steps will help restore and recreate the shape of the nose with a harmonious, natural appearance.
Step 1: Examination and Consultation
In the first step, the doctor will examine and evaluate the patient’s overall condition. The doctor will check the extent of the deformity in the lip and palate and draw up a specialized treatment plan.
Step 2: General Health Examination
Basic health checks such as blood tests, X-rays, or CT scans will be performed to assess health conditions.
Step 3: Surgical Anesthesia
During the surgical procedure, the doctor will perform surgical anesthesia to ensure safety and provide maximum comfort for the patient.
Step 4: Measurement and Drawing
Measurement and drawing are conditions for the doctor to standardize when recreating the shape of the lip. This will help the future execution process be smooth, safe, and effective.
Step 5: Cleft Lip Surgery
The doctor will perform cleft lip repair surgery focusing on reconstructing the shape of the lip by connecting the separated tissues. The doctor will apply advanced flap transfer techniques to restore missing tissue, while ensuring high aesthetic results with a natural incision.
Step 6: Cleft Palate Repair Surgery (if necessary)
If the patient has a cleft palate deformity, the doctor will suture the palate to close the gap between the oral cavity and the nose. This process not only helps restore the internal muscle structure of the palate but also improves eating and pronunciation functions. If the nasal structure is deformed, the doctor will also perform corrections to achieve overall facial harmony.
Step 7: Post-operative Monitoring and Care
After surgery, the patient is transferred to the recovery phase, where the doctor will closely monitor their condition to ensure the incision is free of complications. The doctor will also instruct on how to care for the wound at home, including cleaning the surgical area, adjusting to an appropriate diet, and taking medication as prescribed.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Repair Surgery at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital
Cleft lip repair at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital offers many outstanding benefits, helping clients not only improve their appearance but also regain confidence and quality of life. The hospital has successfully performed many cleft lip repair cases for clients ranging from mild to severe, and all clients are satisfied with the results.
Excellent Team of Doctors
The hospital boasts a team of experienced and highly specialized doctors with a deep understanding of cleft lip and cleft palate repair techniques. All doctors are well-trained and hold clear practice certificates.
Notably, the hospital’s team of doctors regularly participates in overseas training courses to update new aesthetic trends and techniques. Through the process of accumulating knowledge and professional expertise, they help bring optimal aesthetic results to clients, ensuring peace of mind throughout the treatment process.
Advanced Technology
Gangwhoo is equipped with modern equipment such as computational AI X-ray technology, which helps analyze and simulate facial structures in detail. With the support of 4K endoscopy and advanced microsurgery equipment, it minimizes damage to tissues, blood vessels, and nerves, while increasing accuracy and safety during the procedure.
Professional Procedure
The beauty procedure at Gangwhoo ensures compliance with international medical standards, bringing reliability and effectiveness. The operating room guarantees absolute sterile and aseptic conditions to prevent infection or complications after surgery.
Attentive Customer Care
Gangwhoo is not only successful in treating cleft lip deformities with skilled techniques but is also recognized as a professional beauty address. Every client who comes to the hospital receives professional, dedicated, and attentive service.
Price List for Rhinoplasty, Nose Correction at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital
SERVICE NAME | SERVICE PRICE (USD) | WARRANTY PERIOD |
| Cleft Lip or Accident-Related Nose Correction | 1,304 | Depends on condition |
Images of customers who underwent cleft lip repair at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital
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