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Cleft lip repair, also called cheiloplasty, is a reconstructive surgery that closes the gap in a baby's upper lip that is present from birth. The surgeon reconnects the separated skin, muscle, and inner lining of the lip, rebuilding the natural shape of the upper lip and the base of the nose. It is most commonly performed in infants between 3 and 6 months of age, though older children and adults who did not receive surgery earlier can also benefit. The operation is done under general anaesthesia and typically takes one to three hours; most infants stay in hospital for one to two nights. Cleft lip repair is not cosmetic surgery — it is reconstructive care that restores the function of the lip muscle for feeding, facial expression, and speech development, and it forms the foundation of a longer plan of cleft care that continues through childhood.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $500
Typical tests for this treatment: CBC (complete blood count), Hemoglobin level (to confirm ≥10 g/dL per 'rule of tens'), Blood group and cross-match, Serum electrolytes, Pediatric anesthesia clearance assessment, Weight and growth chart assessment, Chest X-ray (if clinically indicated). Done in India before hospital admission. Cost varies with case complexity.
Estimated cost in India: $2,500 – $5,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1 days
Hospitalisation: ~3 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7 days recommended
Total stay: approx 11 days
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