Mental health affected over cleft lip and nose: what can I tell my doctors so they can speed up my treatment?

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I'm 18 years old, and I haven't gotten my cleft lip and nose fixed, in result this has really affected my mental health and I tend to isolate myself at home because I'm embarrassed. What can I tell my doctors so they can speed up my treatment and I can have my surgeries quicker?

Carlos Damian Palafox Vidal, MD · Answer

Do considering having a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Most of the times, many other health care specialists are involved in the treatment of a Cleft Lip And Palate, such as Orthodontics. Most of the times, for adult patients (who have not undergone a surgery ever), a combined procedure can be performed, with cheiloplasty (lip surgery) and primary nasal correction (nose surgery). The health care group also takes into consideration if there is also a cleft palate present. Staged procedures are usually advised if multiple congenital malformations exist.

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