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Is Cleft Lip Surgery cost in India Affordable?

Cleft lip surgery cost in India is comparatively low compared to the cleft lip surgery costs in other countries, starting at around INR 25,000.

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Is Cleft Lip Surgery cost in India Affordable?

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  1. IS CLEFT LIP SURGERY COST IN INDIA AFFORDABLE? Cleft lip is one of the most common birth defects that occur when the tissue that forms a baby’s lip and mouth does not develop properly. The cleft lip and cleft palate develop during the pregnancy. However, it’s not a matter to be worried about. Nowadays, several hospitals provide cleft lip surgery at affordable rates. The cleft lip surgery cost in India varies at different hospitals. Cleft lip may create dental problems, feeding problems, speech problems, and so on. It may also develop serious issues related to self-confidence. Therefore, cleft lip is to be treated at the very first stage of a child’s development after birth. WHAT IS CLEFT LIP SURGERY Cleft lip is an opening or split in the upper lip. It can be treated through surgery. Cleft lip surgery has shown better results in 90% of patients. In India, 1 in 1000 babies are born with cleft lip and it occurs mainly in rural India. There are mainly three types of cleft lip:

  2. Incomplete cleft lip: It refers to a split in the upper lip without connecting the nose. Unilateral cleft lip: It refers to a split in the upper lip connecting the nose. Bilateral cleft lip: It refers to two splits in the upper lip connecting the nose. Cleft lip surgery involves a team of healthcare professionals including, the plastic surgeon, speech pathologist, audiologist, oral surgeon and, orthodontist. A cleft lip surgery may take 2 to 3 hours depending on the gap in the upper lip. During the process, the surgeon moves the tissue from both sides to the mid line to close the gap. After the surgery, the patient needs to continue in the hospital for 3 to 4 days and it may vary based on the health condition of the patient. In some cases, more than one surgery may be required to cure the cleft lip completely. The best cleft lip surgeons in India also can treat cleft lip without trace of scars. CLEFT LIP SURGERY COST IN INDIA The cost of cleft lip surgery is one of the major factors to be considered. Cleft lip surgery cost in India varies based on the type of cleft lip and the kind of treatment required for the patient. The price of cleft lip surgery in India starts from INR 25000. It seems to be an affordable rate when compared to the cost of cleft lip treatment in other countries. The

  3. innovative technologies and the efficiency of doctors in India attracts foreigners around the world to treat cleft lip. Richardson’s Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, located at Parvathipuram, Tamilnadu, is one of the prominent hospitals in India to treat Cleft lip and cleft palate. The hospital also offers the services of the best cleft lip surgeons in India. They provide a wide range of treatments such as cleft rhinoplasty, post-traumatic deformities, and surgeries related to cleft lip and palate at the best price available in India. They also conduct aesthetic facial surgeries and hair restoration treatments.

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