Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate in Tijuana, is when the upper lip and palate do not develop properly. These are considered congenital defects which can occur in the first months of pregnancy causing an opening in the upper lip that goes from the lip to the nose. The objectives of this surgery are: To close the existing opening between the nose and the mouth. To help create a palate that functions well, looks better aesthetically, and allows for speech. Thus, obtaining very good results

For the cleft palate, surgery is usually carried out about three months after birth. It requires general anesthesia and lasts approximately an hour and a half. The surgeon rearranges the skin and muscles of the lip using local tissue flaps to help repair the cleft.

For the cleft lip, surgery is carried out between six months and a year. The lining and muscles of the palate are rearranged, but additional tissue is usually not required. The operation is also performed under general anesthesia and lasts approximately an hour and a half.

For adults, it is always important to go to the maxillofacial surgeon to assess your case and thus decide the best option for the patient, aesthetically and functionally.