HOW IS THE SURGERY FOR THE CLEFT LIP AND HOW IS THE RECOVERY OF THE BABY - GENERAL CLINIC

Surgery for Leprosy and Palate



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46 Almeida Prado
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The surgery to correct the cleft lip is usually done from 3 months of the baby, if he is in good health, within the ideal weight and without anemia. Already surgery to correct the cleft palate can be done when the baby is approximately 18 months. The cleft palate is characterized by an opening in the sky of the baby's mouth, while the cleft lip is characterized by a 'cut' or lack of tissue between the upper lip and the nose of the baby, being easily recognized