Role of Plastic Surgery in Management of Cleft Lip

Abstract

Plastic surgery is a very tiny subspecialty of surgery, having roots that date back over three millennia to India. In the US, there are about 6900 plastic surgeons in active practice, and there are about 230 residency spots available annually. Plastic surgery is perhaps one of the most diversified medical specialties, despite its tiny size. The most common congenital anomalies to occur repeatedly impacting the orofacial area are cleft lip and palate. It can happen on its own, in different combinations, or in addition to other congenital abnormalities, including congenital cardiac conditions. For a patient with an orofacial cleft malformation to be functionally and aesthetically well, treatment must be started at the appropriate age. Care for a newborn with a cleft lip and palate must be coordinated and supplied by several different specialists for the infant to be managed successfully. This study's objective was to look into if plastic surgery has a crucial role in treating cleft lip, hence enhancing the quality of life for those who are born with this disease. Correcting cleft lip defects both aesthetically and functionally is mostly dependent on plastic surgery.