Who Are the Top Cleft Lip Surgeons in CA or the US?

Unless you have a history of cleft lip I don't think it's necessary to seek out a facial plastic surgeon with extensive cleft experience. However, you will want to find a surgeon with extensive experience in lip reconstruction and specifically in excision of the type of growth that you have.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Easiest way is to contact your nearest craniofacial team. Typically by calling the nearest University Medical Center of Children's Hospital and ask for the names of Plastic Surgeons associated with them.

Dear Micchy, from your description of the"growths" in your mouth that may be present after cleft lip and palate repair, you should consider a consultation with a cleft surgeon at one of the Multidisciplinary Cleft Teams.  

Your "complex lip issue," if a result of cleft lip, should be addressed by considering potential dental, rhinoplasty, and lip involvement.   If the oral growths  are present after cleft palate surgery, then they may originate from dental or mucous membranes (mouth lining).  

You can research the cleft team and their surgeons by reviewing the websites of the university cleft program or through the American Cleft Palate Association ACPA) website.  

Consider concentrating on:


 the experience of the surgeons 

dedication to care of children and adults with cleft lip and palate

academic participation in research, publication,

collaboration with dentists, oral surgeons and others