Cleft Lip Repair Before & After Photo. Surgery performed in Dallas, TX at Law Plastic Surgery.
Cleft Lip Repair Before & After Photo. Surgery performed in Dallas, TX at Law Plastic Surgery.
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton
The first year can be tough on patients and families at baseline, and that is especially true for children and families with any medical condition.
For our babies with cleft lip and palate, that may involve:
0) Prenatal visits to prepare and learn
1) NAM (nasoalveolar molding – i.e., some shaping of the nose and of the gum line) with visits every 1-2 weeks the first few months
2) Cleft lip repair at 3-6 months of age
3) Cleft palate repair (and usually ear tube placement) at 9-12 months.
That’s a lot! And some of our patients also have heart conditions or other problems that means a lot of doctors’ appointments and learning all too well about how the medical insurance system works (or doesn’t work!).
The good news is we have the experience in navigating the rough times, and seeing our patients and families on to grow into their happiest, healthiest lives.
This patient is seen here at 1 month after their lip repair, with a good lip and nose foundation for their long future ahead.
For more, visit our Cleft Lip Repair page or call us at (214) 241-1997.
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👨⚕️ Dr. Huay-Zong Law
☎️ (214) 241-1997
📍 Dallas, TX
📍 Plano, TX
🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained
Case Details
Even wider clefts are able to be repaired in a single stage with our technique.
The skin markings are a hybrid of techniques based on Millard / Noordhoff / Chang Gung / Fisher principles.
Adequate muscle release and reorientation is crucial for that Goldilocks-level of lip rotation and balance.
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