{"id":10655,"date":"2026-07-27T13:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T08:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/?p=10655"},"modified":"2026-07-27T13:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T08:26:34","slug":"what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Cleft Lip And Palate Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many parents hear the words &#8220;cleft lip&#8221; or &#8220;cleft palate&#8221; for the first time right after their baby is born, and the questions start immediately. What caused it, and what can be done? This guide answers the most common question parents ask first: <strong>what is cleft lip and palate surgery<\/strong>, and how does it actually help a child grow up healthy and confident?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Quick_Facts\" >Quick Facts:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#What_Is_Cleft_Lip_and_Palate_Surgery\" >What Is\u00a0 Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#What_Causes_This_Condition\" >What Causes This Condition:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#How_the_Surgery_Actually_Works\" >How the Surgery Actually Works:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#When_Is_the_Surgery_Usually_Done\" >When Is the Surgery Usually Done:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#What_to_Expect_During_Recovery\" >What to Expect During Recovery:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Life_After_Surgery\" >Life After Surgery:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Possible_Risks_and_Complications\" >Possible Risks and Complications:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#What_Determines_the_Cost\" >What Determines the Cost:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#What_Is_Cleft_Lip_And_Palate_Surgery_Used_For\" >What Is Cleft Lip And Palate Surgery Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#When_Is_The_Surgery_Usually_Performed\" >When Is The Surgery Usually Performed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#How_Much_Does_The_Surgery_Cost_In_Islamabad\" >How Much Does The Surgery Cost In Islamabad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Is_The_Surgery_Safe_For_A_Young_Baby\" >Is The Surgery Safe For A Young Baby?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Will_My_Child_Need_More_Than_One_Surgery\" >Will My Child Need More Than One Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Will_There_Be_Visible_Scarring\" >Will There Be Visible Scarring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Can_Cleft_Lip_And_Palate_Be_Prevented\" >Can Cleft Lip And Palate Be Prevented?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Will_My_Child_Need_Speech_Therapy_Afterward\" >Will My Child Need Speech Therapy Afterward?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#What_Causes_Cleft_Lip_And_Palate\" >What Causes Cleft Lip And Palate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Why_Choose_Medixo_Aesthetics\" >Why Choose Medixo Aesthetics:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Ready_to_Learn_More_About_Treatment_Options\" >Ready to Learn More About Treatment Options:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Dr_Ahmed_Ali\" >Dr. Ahmed Ali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Dr_Nadia_Tariq\" >Dr. Nadia Tariq<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Dr_Fabiha_Abid\" >Dr. Fabiha Abid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Dr_Annas_Sani\" >Dr. Annas Sani<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Dr_Mehwish_Asad\" >Dr. Mehwish Asad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/what-is-cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/#Dr_Sabeela_Imran\" >Dr. Sabeela Imran<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Facts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Facts:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"3tduyk\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\"><strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"66\">Purpose:<\/strong> Corrects a Gap in the Lip, Palate, or Both<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"try5ol\" data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"174\"><strong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"137\">Cleft Lip Repair Age:<\/strong> Usually Performed Between 3\u20136 Months<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rr0jfs\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"243\"><strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"205\">Cleft Palate Repair Age:<\/strong> Usually Performed Between 9\u201318 Months<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o31u2f\" data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"291\"><strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"267\">Surgery Duration:<\/strong> Approximately 1\u20132 Hours<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aqbcjr\" data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"334\"><strong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"309\">Cost Range:<\/strong> Rs. 60,000 \u2013 Rs. 150,000<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zdzfac\" data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"371\"><strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"352\">Anesthesia:<\/strong> General Anesthesia<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f3doni\" data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"392\">Stitches Used:<\/strong> Dissolvable Stitches Are Commonly Used<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g0ixvv\" data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"496\"><strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"447\">Scarring:<\/strong> Minimal and Usually Barely Visible After Healing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1s7q4lu\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"570\"><strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"525\">Additional Procedures:<\/strong> Some Children May Need More Than One Surgery<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4o1a52\" data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"651\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"587\">Aftercare:<\/strong> Speech Therapy May Be Recommended Following Cleft Palate Repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Cleft_Lip_and_Palate_Surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is\u00a0 Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A cleft lip is a gap or split in the upper lip, while a cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth. Both happen before birth, when the tissue forming a baby&#8217;s face doesn&#8217;t fully join together during early pregnancy. A child can have a cleft lip alone, a cleft palate alone, or both together. It&#8217;s one of the most common birth conditions worldwide, and it&#8217;s not caused by anything the parents did during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_This_Condition\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Causes This Condition:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A mix of genetic and environmental factors<\/li>\n<li>A family history of cleft lip or palate<\/li>\n<li>Certain medications taken during early pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Maternal smoking or alcohol use during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Lack of certain vitamins, like folic acid, before birth<\/li>\n<li>In many cases, no clear single cause is found<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Surgery_Actually_Works\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the Surgery Actually Works:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The surgery is performed under general anesthesia to keep the child completely comfortable and still throughout the procedure. For a cleft lip, the surgeon carefully rejoins the separated sides of the lip, reshaping the tissue for a natural look. For a cleft palate, the surgeon closes the opening in the roof of the mouth, helping the child eat, speak, and breathe more normally. Most surgeons use dissolvable stitches, so there&#8217;s no need for stitch removal afterward.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_the_Surgery_Usually_Done\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Is the Surgery Usually Done:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Timing matters a lot with this type of surgery, since it&#8217;s tied closely to a child&#8217;s growth and development. Cleft lip repair is typically done when a baby is around 3 to 6 months old, once they&#8217;re strong enough for anesthesia. Cleft palate repair usually follows later, around 9 to 18 months, giving the palate more time to develop before surgery. In many cases, a second surgery or minor touch-up is needed later in childhood.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_During_Recovery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect During Recovery:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right after surgery, some swelling and mild discomfort around the mouth is normal and expected. Children are usually kept on a soft or liquid diet for a short period while the area heals. Parents are given specific instructions on feeding, cleaning the area gently, and preventing the child from touching or rubbing the surgical site. Most recovery from a single surgery takes about 1 to 2 weeks, though full healing continues gradually over the following weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_After_Surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life After Surgery:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many children, one surgery isn&#8217;t the end of the journey. Depending on the severity of the original cleft, additional procedures may be needed later to fine-tune the lip, nose, or palate as the child grows. Speech therapy is often recommended too, since a repaired palate can still affect how certain sounds are formed. If you&#8217;re exploring a full treatment plan, it helps to speak directly with a surgeon experienced in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medixoaesthetics.com\/en-pk\/cleft-lip-and-palate-surgery\/\">Cleft Lip And Palate Surgery<\/a><\/strong>, since every child&#8217;s case is a little different.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Risks_and_Complications\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible Risks and Complications:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Minor bleeding or swelling after surgery<\/li>\n<li>Small risk of infection at the incision site<\/li>\n<li>Possible need for a follow-up or revision surgery<\/li>\n<li>Rare risk of scarring beyond what&#8217;s typically expected<\/li>\n<li>Temporary feeding or speech difficulty during recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Determines_the_Cost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Determines the Cost:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cost of treating a cleft lip and palate in Islamabad usually falls between Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 150,000. This depends on how many surgeries are needed, the severity of the cleft, the surgeon&#8217;s experience, and whether extra care like speech therapy is included. Many families need more than one procedure over several years, so total cost is often better understood as part of a long-term care plan rather than a single fixed number.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-10657 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-10657.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-10657.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-10657.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-10657.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-10657.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1785138070\"><div id=\"sp-ea-10657\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Cleft_Lip_And_Palate_Surgery_Used_For\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106570\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106570\" aria-controls=\"collapse106570\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What Is Cleft Lip And Palate Surgery Used For?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse106570\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106570\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p class=\"pdq2pgselectionanchorcontainer\">It's used to close the gap in a baby's lip, palate, or both, helping them eat, speak, and breathe more normally as they grow.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_The_Surgery_Usually_Performed\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106571\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106571\" aria-controls=\"collapse106571\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When Is The Surgery Usually Performed?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106571\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106571\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Cleft lip repair is typically performed between 3 and 6 months of age, while cleft palate repair usually takes place between 9 and 18 months.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_The_Surgery_Cost_In_Islamabad\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106572\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106572\" aria-controls=\"collapse106572\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How Much Does The Surgery Cost In Islamabad?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106572\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106572\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Costs typically range from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 150,000, depending on the number of procedures required and the complexity of the case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_The_Surgery_Safe_For_A_Young_Baby\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106573\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106573\" aria-controls=\"collapse106573\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is The Surgery Safe For A Young Baby?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106573\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106573\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes. It is a well-established procedure, and surgeons carefully assess each baby's overall health before scheduling surgery.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_My_Child_Need_More_Than_One_Surgery\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106574\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106574\" aria-controls=\"collapse106574\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will My Child Need More Than One Surgery?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106574\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106574\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Many children require at least one additional procedure later in childhood to improve function or appearance as they continue to grow.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_There_Be_Visible_Scarring\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106575\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106575\" aria-controls=\"collapse106575\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will There Be Visible Scarring?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106575\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106575\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Scarring is usually minimal, and surgeons place incisions carefully to make scars as discreet as possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Cleft_Lip_And_Palate_Be_Prevented\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106576\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106576\" aria-controls=\"collapse106576\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can Cleft Lip And Palate Be Prevented?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106576\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106576\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Not entirely. It usually develops due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors during early pregnancy, although maintaining good prenatal care may help reduce certain risks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_My_Child_Need_Speech_Therapy_Afterward\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106577\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106577\" aria-controls=\"collapse106577\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will My Child Need Speech Therapy Afterward?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106577\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106577\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Many children benefit from speech therapy, especially after cleft palate repair, to help develop clear speech as they grow.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Cleft_Lip_And_Palate\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106578\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106578\" aria-controls=\"collapse106578\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What Causes Cleft Lip And Palate?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106578\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10657\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106578\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>It is usually caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors during early pregnancy, although a single definite cause is not always identified.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Medixo_Aesthetics\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Choose Medixo Aesthetics:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our surgical team understands how overwhelming this diagnosis can feel for new parents, and we take the time to explain every step clearly and calmly. 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