Why is a child born with a cleft palate?

Plastic surgery is a type of surgery specialized in restoring, reconstructing and modifying the human body.

Plastic surgery is for any person who is unsatisfied with a body feature and wishes to surgically correct it.

Depending on the cultural background and the aesthetic principles of every nation as well as anatomical conformations, the requests vary from skin related adjustments to eye-lids corrections, nose reshaping and breast implants.

No, cosmetic surgery is meant to improve a certain feature, while reconstructive surgery is meant to repair a damaged feature.

In plastic surgery there is a lot of emphasis placed on making the incision as discreetly as possible, which decreases the chances of ugly looking scars.

It depends on the complexity of the surgery, the patient's ability to heal and the body part that has been operated.

Depending on the difficulty of the procedure, it could take anywhere from two-three hours up to six or seven.

No. However, it is best to take in consideration factors such as biological changes that occur between the ages 20 to 24 or between the ages 45 to 65, when it is expected that a simple cosmetic surgery applied on your nose will change its shape due to the natural growth of the body.

Mostly yes, however, every surgical procedure requires preoperative routine as well as postoperative care, which must be followed and respected thoroughly.

Your doctor will tell you what outcome you should expect from this surgery, including the aesthetic result.

Your doctor will tell you what you should know about eyelid reconstructive surgery in order to be fully prepared for the intervention.

We will provide you specific guidelines for each stage of your recovery and tell you what you should expect right after the surgery.

You will be able to turn back to your daily activities soon after the surgery. Your doctor will tell you more about your recovery’s timeline.

We will answer all your cost-related questions before you decide to undergo this surgery so that you are fully aware of how much you are going to pay.

We will provide you with more information about this surgery during your initial consultation.

Before you are discharged, we will tell you when it’s safe to remove your bandages following this surgery.

It is normal to experience certain changes in the aftermath of the surgery. Your doctor will tell you more about them before you agree to have this intervention.

Your doctor will provide you with a comprehensive list of aftercare recommendations you should follow in order to minimize the discomfort.

Your doctor will tell you how soon it’s safe to resume your activities after this surgery.

Some postoperative symptoms are expected after hand surgery. There are nonetheless some you should watch out for as they might indicate complications.

There are many ways in which you can maximize the surgery’s effects during your recovery.

During your follow-up appointment, your doctor will tell you when it’s safe to resume your typical activities.

Your doctor will be able to tell you which type of reconstruction is more appropriate in your case after examining you.

Your doctor will tell you more about this intervention’s expected outcome so that you are fully aware of the decision you’re making.

Your doctor will tell you what you should expect from a financial standpoint before you agree to have this surgery.

Before the procedure, we will tell you everything you should know about the expected outcome and the recovery process.

You will receive a comprehensive list of guidelines before you are discharged so that you can safely initiate your home recovery.

Your doctor will be able to anticipate the long-term effects of this surgery and tell you more about how the breast’s aspect will change over time.

Ulnar nerve decompression is not a complicated procedure, so you shouldn’t spend too much time in the hospital.

Following this intervention, you will require follow-up in order to receive appropriate guidelines for your recovery. During your follow-up meeting, you will be told when it’s ok to resume driving.

The outcome of your surgery will most probably be satisfactory. However, you should also understand that each intervention involves some potential complications.

It can be difficult but with proper bottles and proper feeding techniques, it can be managed.

Children with clefts are at a slightly increased risk of learning disabilities, in particular having difficulty learning to read.

Eat properly and take prenatal vitamins before and during pregnancy.

Cleft lip and palate are considered birth defects and they occur during the baby's development in the uterus.