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Cleft lips

When the tissues and muscles of a baby’s face don’t form properly a cleft lip can develop. Typically a cleft lip appears as a gap in the baby’s top lip. In some cases a gap can also occur in the roof of the mouth. This is called a cleft palate.

Advances in reconstruction surgery mean a cleft lip or palate can be surgically corrected fairly early in your baby’s life. All surgery is performed under general anaesthetic. Your baby may also see a multidisciplinary team including a dentist, speech therapist, and experts in ENT and Oral and Maxillofacial.

For detailed information and support visit the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) website.



Related tests and scans

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a non-invasive scan used to monitor and diagnose conditions in many parts of the body. Some men's and women's health tests including testicular, gynaecological and pregnancy scans are carried out using ultrasound.


Related treatments and procedures

Craniofacial reconstruction

Craniofacial reconstruction is surgery to correct congenital abnormalities (such as cleft lip) or trauma to the skull, face and jaw. This surgery may also be necessary following tumour removal.

Genetics

Maxillofacial / oral surgery

Paediatric medicine

Paediatric Medicine includes the treatment of children and teenagers.

Palatoplasty

A palatoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct or reconstruct the palate.

Speech therapy

Speech therapy includes the treatment of defects and disorders of the voice and of spoken communication.

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