When should surgery for cleft lip be done in a child?
Dr Anurag Krishna
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Q: My daughter who is 15 days old weighing 2.5 kgs has a cleft lip with anterior palate since birth. She sleeps well, takes breast milk properly and has no other problems. I stay in Bangalore but the delivery of my wife was in Udupi. Can you please advise me when should this surgery be done, a good doctor and where should I get this operation i.e. in Udupi (Manipal Hospital) or Bangalore or anywhere else. Also sugest me a good plastic surgeon, for which I will ever remain greatful to you sir.
A:Surgery for cleft lip is done at about 8-10 weeks of age. You may get in touch with the following paediatric surgeons in Bangalore who will advise you.Dr. Ashley D'Cruz - St. John's Hospital Dr. Jayanth Iyengar