Are There Plastic Surgeons Who Work with Adults with Cleft Lip?

August 14, 2010
Asked By:2810anon in Atlanta, GA

I am 20 years old and reside in Atlanta, Ga. I was supposed to have a third surgery completed at age 12 but was not able to. I now have an asymmetrical nose and the shape of my top lip is uneven with a small gap in the lip itself.

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September 18, 2017

Answer: Adults needing cleft lip or nose revision: seek experienced cleft and rhinoplasty surgeon.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 18, 2017

Answer: Adults needing cleft lip or nose revision: seek experienced cleft and rhinoplasty surgeon.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 17, 2020

Answer: Cleft rhinoplasty

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William Dougherty, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 17, 2020

Answer: Cleft rhinoplasty

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William Dougherty, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 18, 2017

Answer: Cleft lip and nasal deformity

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Oliver Pope Simmons, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 18, 2017

Answer: Cleft lip and nasal deformity

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Oliver Pope Simmons, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 21, 2013

Answer: Cleft Related Surgeries performed in Adults as well as Children

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 21, 2013

Answer: Cleft Related Surgeries performed in Adults as well as Children

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 9, 2019

Answer: Cleft nasal deformity

November 9, 2019

Answer: Cleft nasal deformity

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