A cleft lip or palate can affect a child's ability to eat, speak, and breathe properly. Fortunately, this condition is treatable with specialized surgery, giving children a chance to live healthier, more confident lives. At Patel Hospital, we offer free cleft lip and palate surgeries in collaboration with Smile Train, ensuring that children in need receive life-changing treatment at no cost.
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. These conditions occur during fetal development when the facial tissues do not fully fuse. Without proper treatment, children with clefts may experience:
Understanding the financial burden of medical treatment, Patel Hospital, in partnership with Smile Train, provides free cleft lip and palate surgeries to children from underprivileged families. Our expert team of plastic surgeons, pediatricians, and speech therapists ensures that every child gets the best possible care.
✔️ Surgical Repair of cleft lip and/or palate by experienced plastic surgeons.
✔️ Speech Therapy to help children develop clear communication skills.
✔️ Post-Surgical Care for a smooth recovery process.
✔️ Parental Counseling & Support to guide families through the treatment journey.
Any child born with a cleft lip or palate can receive free treatment at Patel Hospital.
Parents can contact Patel Hospital’s cleft care unit to schedule an assessment.
Cleft lip surgery is best done at 3-6 months, and cleft palate surgery at 9-12 months.
The procedure is done under general anesthesia, so the child does not feel pain.
Some children may need additional procedures for speech or dental alignment.
At Patel Hospital, we believe every child deserves a smile. Our free cleft lip and palate surgeries help children lead healthier, happier lives. Contact us today to learn more about this life-changing opportunity!