Achieve a Natural Look and Renewed Confidence
A cleft lip can affect more than appearance; it often interferes with speech, eating, breathing, and overall quality of life. Whether diagnosed at birth or carried into adulthood due to untreated or inadequately repaired clefts, surgical correction offers renewed confidence and function.
Dr. Suraj Nair's clinic in Mumbai specialises in advanced cleft lip surgery for both infants and adults, combining surgical precision with compassionate care to restore natural form and functionality at any stage of life.
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Benefits of Cleft Lip Surgery
Restore proper lip function for eating, speaking, and breathing
The surgery repairs muscle and tissue alignment, making daily functions easier and more natural.
Improve symmetry, aesthetics, and facial balance
It enhances the overall facial appearance by creating a more even and proportionate look.
Reduce emotional or social discomfort caused by visible scarring
Minimising the scar's visibility helps patients feel more confident in social interactions.
Helps children with developmental progress and speech therapy
Early correction supports proper speech development and reduces future speech-related challenges.
Enables adults to correct past surgical issues or delayed treatment
Adults can undergo revision surgery to improve unsatisfactory results from earlier procedures or address untreated clefts.
Boosts overall self-esteem and quality of life
Restoring function and appearance positively impacts emotional well-being and daily confidence.
Why We Are Your Ideal Surgery Clinic
Dr Suraj Nair is a leading cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon in Mumbai, known for delivering exceptional cleft repair outcomes in both children and adults.
With a patient-first approach, Dr Nair ensures each procedure is tailored to your specific anatomy and needs, whether it's your child's first cleft repair or a secondary revision for an adult.
At our clinic, we provide:
🗹 Expertise in primary and revision cleft lip surgeries
🗹 Aesthetic precision to minimise scarring
🗹 Full-spectrum care for functional recovery (feeding, speech, breathing)
🗹 A nurturing environment for all ages
For Children
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Initial consultation includes a medical and developmental assessment
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Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia
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Most babies/children are discharged within 1–2 days
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Post-surgery care includes wound management and feeding support
For Adults
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Evaluation may include functional assessment (speech, breathing, scarring)
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Surgery often includes scar revision, lip realignment, or nasal correction
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Recovery may take slightly longer due to mature tissue and healing patterns
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Guidance provided for post-op care, scar management, and confidence restoration
Aftercare and Long-Term Support
We're committed to complete care before, during, and long after surgery:
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Personalised recovery plans
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Ointments and silicone-based gels to reduce scarring
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Follow-up visits for healing assessment
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Access to a network of allied specialists (speech therapists, orthodontists, if needed)
What Our Happy Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Can adults undergo cleft lip surgery if it wasn't treated in childhood? Adults can benefit from primary and revision cleft lip surgery to improve aesthetics and function or correct previous procedures.
What's the ideal age for a child to undergo cleft lip surgery? The surgery is ideally performed between 3 and 6 months of age, but it can be tailored based on your child's health and development.
Will there be a visible scar after surgery? There may be a faint scar, but it becomes much less noticeable over time with precise techniques and proper aftercare.
Is cleft lip surgery painful? The procedure is performed under anaesthesia. Post-operative discomfort is minimal and managed effectively with prescribed medication.
How long is the recovery time? Typically recover in 1–2 weeks. Adults may require slightly more time for healing, depending on the complexity of the surgery.