Unilateral cleft lip is best repaired at:-
Unilateral cleft lip is best repaired at 5-6 months. TIMING OF PROCEDURES FOR CLEFT LIP AND CLEFT PALATE Cleft Lip Alone Cleft Palate Alone Cleft Lip and Palate Unilateral (one side): One operation at 5-6 monthsQ Bilateral (both sides): One operation at 4-5 monthsQ Soft palate only: One operation at 6 monthsQ Soft and hard palate: Two operations - Soft palate at 6 monthsQ - Hard palate at 15-18 monthsQ Unilateral: Two operations Cleft lip and soft palate at 5-6 monthsQ Hard palate and gum pad with or without lip revision at 15-18 monthsQ Bilateral: Two operations - Cleft lip and soft palate at 4-5 monthsQ - Hard palate and gum pad with or without lip revision at 15-18 monthsQ
4-5 months
5-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
Facial Injuries and Abnormalities