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When should a child be operated upon for a cleft lip or a cleft palate?

Published On: 11 Dec, 2021 4:31 AM | Updated On: 21 Dec, 2024 7:26 PM

When should a child be operated upon for a cleft lip or a cleft palate?

The video talks about when should a child get operated for cleft lip or palate by Dr. Ashish Sabharwal, Vice President and Regional Director for Southeast Asia, Smile Train. The ideal age to operate a cleft lip is three months and above and the child should have age appropriate weight. For cleft palate 9 months and above age is appropriate to operate.

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