Primary Cleft lip correction in bilateral cleft lip and palate baby boy

A 3-month-old baby boy born with bilateral cleft lip and palate was brought to our hospital by his parents from Mauritius for specialized cleft lip & palate surgery.
Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. S.M. Balaji performed the primary cleft lip correction surgery by following Paul Black’s technique to correct the lip enabling the baby to feed well.  Subsequently cleft palate surgery will be done to completely rehabilitate the child. 

Bilateral cleft lip and palate in 3 months old baby boy

Immediately after suturing using Paul Black's technique

Immediately after suture removal following seven days after surgery

Dr. S. M. Balaji with the baby after surgery