Blog — Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery, Lahore
Board-certified. Staged repair. Affecting 1 in 700 births worldwide.
Cleft lip and palate is a condition present from birth, affecting roughly 1 in 700 live births worldwide — treated through a staged surgical repair process, at low cost here in Lahore.
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What is cleft lip and palate?
Cleft lip and palate is a condition present from birth in which the tissue forming the lip and/or roof of the mouth doesn’t join completely during early pregnancy, leaving a gap or split. It’s one of the most common congenital facial conditions worldwide, affecting roughly 1 in every 700 live births. It can occur as cleft lip alone, cleft palate alone, or both together, and can be unilateral (one side) or bilateral (both sides).
Causes
The exact cause is often unclear, but recognized contributing factors include genetic predisposition (family history), certain medications taken during early pregnancy, maternal smoking or alcohol use during pregnancy, and nutritional deficiencies such as low folic acid.
Diagnosis
Cleft lip is often diagnosed via prenatal ultrasound during pregnancy. Cleft palate, which affects the roof of the mouth, is usually identified during a physical exam shortly after birth, since it may not always be visible on ultrasound.
Staged surgical repair
Cleft lip repair
Typically performed around 3–6 months of age, once the infant is healthy and stable enough for surgery.
Cleft palate repair
Usually performed around 9–18 months of age, to support normal speech development.
Cleft rhinoplasty
Nose reshaping performed later, often in the teenage years, to correct nasal asymmetry associated with the original cleft.
Jaw surgery
May be required in some cases, once facial growth is more complete, to correct bite or jaw alignment issues related to the cleft.
Cleft lip & palate surgery cost in Pakistan
This surgery is offered at low cost through this clinic — contact directly via WhatsApp for a personalized quote, since pricing depends on the specific stage of repair needed and any associated procedures like cleft rhinoplasty or jaw surgery.
Why families choose this surgeon
- Is this actually staged correctly for my child’s age?
- Repair timing (lip at 3–6 months, palate at 9–18 months) follows the internationally recognized staged approach, not a single one-time fix.
- Does treatment stop after the initial repair?
- Cleft rhinoplasty and jaw surgery are named as later-stage options as the child grows — care isn’t treated as finished after the first surgery.
See The Results First
Cleft lip & palate before & after
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Cleft lip & palate questions parents ask first
How common is cleft lip and palate?
It affects roughly 1 in every 700 live births worldwide, making it one of the most common congenital facial conditions.
When is cleft lip repair performed?
Typically around 3–6 months of age, once the infant is healthy and stable enough for surgery.
When is cleft palate repair performed?
Usually around 9–18 months of age, to support normal speech development.
Will my child need more surgery later?
Possibly — cleft rhinoplasty (often in the teenage years) and jaw surgery may be needed depending on how facial growth progresses.
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