Primary cleft lip repair for 3 months old baby boy

A 3-month-old baby boy born with unilateral cleft lip & palate defect was brought to our hospital by his parents for the surgical correction of his lip defect.
​Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. S. M. Balaji performed the primary cleft lip repair surgery using the Modified Millard’s technique. The baby’s parents were very happy that their baby’s lip defect was corrected with hardly any scars and the child’s appearance greatly improved.  The baby and his family went back to his hometown and they are to return later for further cleft management.

Unilateral cleft lip and palate defect in 3 months old baby boy

Immediately after suturing the cleft lip defect using modified Millard's technique

Enhanced appearance immediately after suture removal following seven days after surgery showing negligible scar