Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery in Ahmedabad

Advanced cleft lip and palate surgery by Dr. Ankit Shah to help children speak, eat, and smile confidently.

Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery

What Is

Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery

A cleft lip or palate is a birth condition where the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth doesn’t form completely. This affects appearance, feeding, speech, and facial growth. At KosmoPlus, Dr. Ankit Shah provides safe and precise cleft lip & palate surgery, helping children achieve normal function and a confident smile.

It includes cleft lip repair, cleft palate closure, secondary corrections, and speech improvement surgeries.

Types of Cleft Lip & Palate Treatments

Cleft Lip Repair (Cheiloplasty)

1. Corrects split or gap in the upper lip
2. Improves appearance, function, and nose symmetry

Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)

1. Closes the gap in the roof of the mouth
2. Helps in proper speech and feeding

Secondary Corrections / Revision Surgery

1. Improves scars, nose shape, or speech issues after initial surgeries

Alveolar Bone Grafting (If needed later)

1. Fills the gum gap for proper tooth development and jaw alignment

Who Can Benefit?

Newborns/children born with cleft lip or cleft palate
Children facing speech, feeding, or nasal issues
Adults with untreated or partially treated clefts
Patients needing scar correction or smile enhancement

Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery

Why Trust Us With Your Cleft LIp & Palate surgery?

Dr. Ankit Shah

Specialized Cleft Surgeon

Specialized Cleft Surgeon with advanced reconstructive training

Precise techniques

Precise techniques for natural appearance and proper function

Multidisciplinary care

Multidisciplinary care speech therapy, dental & orthodontic guidance

Minimal scarring

Minimal scarring and child-friendly environment

What to Expect During & After Surgery

During Surgery

Performed under general anesthesia; lip or palate is repaired and reshaped carefully

Duration

1–3 hours depending on the procedure

Recovery

Healing in 1–2 weeks; speech therapy and follow-ups may be needed

Results

Better lip shape, improved speech, feeding ability, and overall facial harmony

Follow-Up

Regular check-ups to monitor growth and development

Frequently Asked Questions About Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery

  • Lip repair: around 3–6 months.

  • Palate repair: between 9–18 months.

Yes, most children speak well with surgery and speech therapy if needed.

Minimal and placed in natural lines of the lip; they fade with time.

Sometimes yes, depending on speech, teeth alignment, and facial growth.

Give Your Child the Gift of a Beautiful Smile

Consult Dr. Ankit Shah at KosmoPlus for safe, advanced cleft lip and palate surgery that restores both function and confidence.

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