Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate is one of the commonest birth defects (occurs with a frequency of 1 in 600 newborn babies) and involves non-union of the lip on one or both sides or non-union of the palate. Dr. Satya Saraswat (MBBS, MS, MCh, FISHRS, DNB (Gold Medalist) has been accredited by Smile Train (the world’s biggest cleft charity organization) to perform free-of-cost cleft lip and cleft palate surgery in India & its secondary deformities. He has performed over 13,000 such operations in the last 20+ years.

What is a Cleft Lip?

A cleft lip is a condition of separation of the upper lip and can occur on both sides of the lip.

What is a Cleft Palate?

A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth that occurs due to the tissue not joining together during fetal development.

Timeline for the Treatment

Cleft lip surgery should be done at the age of 3 months.
Cleft palate surgery should be done at the age of 9-12 months.

What do Cleft Surgeries Fix?

Cleft lip and cleft palate surgery improves the function of a child’s mouth and lips and also gives a new appearance to the face. Both these conditions are related to health issues like dental problems, hearing problems, or speech difficulties.

Therefore, the procedure improves a child’s ability to:

Eat food and drink liquids.
Breathe easily.
Listen functionally.
Speak clearly.

Causes of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

The causes of cleft deformities are complex and include a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Even though the cause cannot be identified, studies have indicated that several factors are responsible for this condition:

Genetics: A family history of cleft lip or palate will increase the risk of such conditions. Having a brother or sister, or even a parent, with a cleft will raise the risk of future offspring.
Environmental Factors: When the mother is exposed to certain substances during pregnancy, such as tobacco, alcohol, or any medication, it may raise the risk.
Syndromes: In certain instances, cleft lip and palate can be associated with a genetic syndrome, such as Pierre Robin sequence or Treacher Collins syndrome, that can include other congenital anomalies.
Ethnicity: There are certain ethnic groups, such as Asians, Native Americans, and Hispanics, who have a higher prevalence of clefts than others.

Contact Saraswat Hospital for Cleft Surgeries?

Saraswat Hospital has established a stellar reputation as the best hospital for cleft treatment. The dedication to providing world-class care at no cost to all the children in need separates us from all the other institutions. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Satya Saraswat and Dr. Preeti Saraswat, the hospital has changed the lives of over 13,000 patients through free cleft lip and palate treatment. Saraswat Hospital believes in serving humanity, particularly those who cannot afford expensive medical procedures.

For free cleft lip and cleft palate surgery, contact us today. Call +91-9258386320 / +91-9690039999 or send an email to saraswathospitalagra@gmail.com.