Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015
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Cleft Lip

Cleft Lip Repair • 30 min

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Book a Cleft Lip Consultation with Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan. During your consultation, every concern is discussed in detail and a personalised treatment plan is created for you.

Key Highlights

  • ✓Repairs a congenital gap in the upper lip
  • ✓Usually performed in early infancy
  • ✓Restores lip function and a natural appearance
  • ✓Often the first step in a broader, staged care plan
Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Personalised care, natural-looking results

Who Is a Good Candidate

  • ✓Infants born with a cleft lip (with or without cleft palate)
  • ✓Generally healthy and meeting weight/age criteria for anesthesia (commonly assessed around 3 months)
  • ✓Coordinated care with pediatrics for overall health clearance

Procedure Details

Performed under general anesthesia. The lip tissue is carefully realigned and repaired in layers to restore both the muscular ring around the mouth and a natural lip shape and philtrum contour. Duration is typically 1.5-2.5 hours.

Recovery Timeline

  1. Day 1-3 Hospital observation; arm restraints may be used briefly to prevent the baby touching the repair.
  2. Week 1-2 Sutures (if non-dissolving) are checked/removed; feeding technique is supported by the care team.
  3. Month 1-3 Scar continues to soften and fade as it matures.
  4. Ongoing Follow-up continues as part of a broader cleft care team through childhood.

Risks & Complications

As with any procedure, individual risk depends on your health history and will be discussed fully during consultation.

  • !Scar that continues to need monitoring as the child grows
  • !Asymmetry of the lip or nostril requiring later refinement
  • !Infection or wound separation
  • !Feeding difficulty in the immediate post-operative period

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan's Approach

Dr. Pradhan's practice is built on the principle that plastic and reconstructive surgery should look natural, not "done." Reconstructive cases are approached with the goal of restoring both function and appearance, with each patient's care planned clearly in advance, including any staged procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age is cleft lip repair usually done?
It is commonly performed around 3 months of age, once the baby meets standard weight and health criteria, though this is individualized.
Will more surgery be needed later?
Many children benefit from minor lip/nose refinement surgery later in childhood or adolescence as part of a coordinated long-term plan.
Does this affect feeding right away?
The care team supports feeding technique closely in the days after surgery while the repair heals.

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DrKR Pradhan Plastic Surgery

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015

+91 8638126219

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Cleft Lip

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  • Repairs a congenital gap in the upper lip
  • Usually performed in early infancy
  • Restores lip function and a natural appearance
  • Often the first step in a broader, staged care plan
Duration30 min
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