Cleft Lip Repair

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Cleft Lip Repair
Cleft lip affects functioning of the upper lip and results in significant psychological distress. Donate, and help a child smile again.
CLEFT LIP REPAIR SURGERY
Cleft lip and cleft palate are openings or splits in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate) or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate result when facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby don’t close completely.
Cleft Lip and Palate are one the most frequent congenital craniofacial malformations in humans.x
19
Surgeries carried out in 2019
44,000
Cost of Surgery

BENEFITS OF SURGERY
- Repairs the separation of the lip, and restores normal appearance and function to the upper lip
- To reduce risk of social rejection
- To reduce risk of psychological distress and lowered self-esteem as a result of appearance