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Providing detailed information about the causes of cleft lip and palate and how to treat them, 

And the complications that may occur if left untreated.

Cleft lip

A cleft lip, also known as a harelip (cleft palate), occurs when an opening occurs

Or a cleft in the upper lip resulting from the facial tissues not closing completely during fetal development. 

A cleft lip can be unilateral or bilateral, and an infant with a cleft lip may also have a split in the roof of the mouth (cleft palate).

Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common congenital malformations.

Cleft lip usually occurs as a separate congenital malformation in many medical conditions due to inherited genetic syndromes.

Cleft lip symptoms

Cleft lip or cleft palate is usually detected in different forms, including:

• A cleft in the lip or upper part of the mouth (palate), which may affect one side of the face or both sides.
• A cleft lip can appear as a small hole in the lip only, or extend from the lip to the upper gums and palate, and may reach the bottom of the nose.
• A cleft in the roof of the mouth that does not affect the appearance of the face.
• Submucous cleft palate occurs at birth and is often not noticed. It is first noticed when the following symptoms are present:
  • difficulty feeding
  • Difficulty swallowing.
  • Drainage of fluid or food from the nose.
  • Nasal sound when speaking.
  • Chronic ear infection.

Causes of cleft lip and palate

The causes of cleft lip and cleft palate are not precisely determined, but there are potential factors that may contribute to their occurrence, which are as follows:

• Genetic factors may influence the occurrence of cleft lip and palate. 
• You may have a higher risk of developing this condition if there is a family history of cleft lip and palate.
• Use of certain medications during pregnancy, and exposure to harmful chemicals.
• Deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals, such as folic acid, may increase the risk of cleft lip and palate.
• There may be additional factors that contribute to the formation of cleft lip and palate, such as hormonal and other genetic factors.

These are the factors in general, but it is important to know that in many cases the exact cause of cleft lip and palate cannot be determined.

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What do cracks look like?

Cleft lip and palate may appear as one of the following:

• Cleft lip with cleft palate on one or both sides of the face.
• A small cleft in the lip, which can extend through the gums and throat and extend down the nose.
• An internal cleft in the throat only, not visible externally.
• A cleft in the soft palate, which is located at the upper end of the mouth.

All these cracks can be treated with cosmetic surgery at Novello Clinic, the best cosmetic center in Egypt, at the best prices, with the most prominent cosmetic doctors and the latest technologies.

Cleft lip surgery

• Cleft lip (or cleft palate) repair is a surgical procedure to correct a deformity in a baby's lip present at birth. Cleft lip occurs when the upper lip does not spread normally during fetal development, resulting in a longitudinal cleft in the upper lip. 
• Cleft lip repair involves rerouting the damaged tissues and muscles and closing the cleft using special surgical sutures. This procedure is performed by a team of doctors specializing in congenital cleft surgery at Novello Clinic, the best cosmetic center in Egypt.
• Cleft lip repair is an essential part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may also include cleft palate correction surgery if there is also a deformity of the palate.

Advantages of cleft lip surgery

• Improve the shape and appearance of the lips.
• Enhance the overall beauty of the face.
• Correction of facial deformities.
• Increase self-confidence when smiling.

The cost of cleft lip surgery in Egypt

The cost of cleft lip surgery in Egypt varies depending on the following factors:

• The experience of the center and the surgeon who will perform the operation.
• The degree of the disease and the required medical intervention.
• The age of the patient who will undergo the operation.

Based on these factors, the cost of cleft lip surgery in Egypt is determined and usually ranges between 20,000 to 50,000 Egyptian pounds.

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