I was born with a cleft lip and palate. The left side of my nose is slanted and looks completely different from the right side of my nose. Is it possible my nose to be straightened?
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November 6, 2016
Answer: I was born with a cleft lip and palate so my nose is crooked.
Absolutely there a procedures that can be done to continue to improve the appearance of your lip scar and nose. You have had good work done so far, but small touch ups may help. If you don't want to undergo surgery again, you may consider laser treatments or dermabrasion for the lip...
My answer is also, it depends. Whatever policy you chose, look carefully at the benefits, deductibles and copays. Most insurance cover surgeries related to clefts, but for many it is a fight to get it covered. Most cleft surgeons are familiar with this fight and now how to word...
It is certainly possible to undergo cleft palate surgery when one is an adult. We have performed on even older patients. However, it is important to know that most likely perfect speech if that is an issue will not be achieved. It would be extraordinarily difficult with a completely repaired and...
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