I am 24 years old and i have a cleft mouth given at picture. i have done surgery wen i was kid la, Even than i have seeing bind lips la..my question is that if you doctors can make straight my lips i will be so thankfull la.
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Almost all individuals born with cleft lip and palate also have distortion of their nose. Sometimes, this is repaired at the time of lip surgery and sometimes not. There is a procedure called cleft rhinoplasty in which the specific issues involved with cleft lip are addressed. If the bone of the...
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...
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