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.
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...
The cost of procedure depends on the complexity and time of surgery. The range would be from $7000 to $10000 for no insurance. There are foundations and non-profits that may also help reduce the cost. Good Luck!
Yes, if you are not happy with your lip's shape and size you can go for lip surgery. With graft material re-shaping is possible, but for that ask this question to a plastic surgeon. I am a dentist and many of my patients undergo re-treatment after adulthood (once body growth is over) but lip...
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