A cleft lip is a facial deformity that develops very early in pregnancy. It occurs when there is not enough tissue in the mouth area, and what tissue is present does not fuse together properly. A cleft palate is a similar deformity affecting the roof of the mouth. The two deformities can occur together or […]
Facial Reconstruction for Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are deformities that occur early in pregnancy. They are caused by a lack of tissue around the mouth. What tissue there is does not join properly. What are cleft lip and cleft palate? A cleft lip, also sometimes called a harelip, is a split between two sides of the upper […]
Facial Reconstruction For Cleft Lip
A cleft lip or cheiloschisis is a common birth defect caused by the incomplete formation of the upper lip, which results in a split of the upper lip. Cleft lip can occur on one side of the lip or on both sides; the latter is called bilateral cleft lip. Cleft lip can occur by itself […]
