Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery in Mumbai

For a family, a cleft lip or palate brings a lot of questions and worry — but with the right surgical care, children go on to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. Dr. Vicky Jain guides families through cleft repair with warmth and precision at every stage.

Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects where a baby is born with a gap or opening in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate), or both. These openings happen when parts of the face don't fully join together during early pregnancy. A cleft lip may look like a small notch or a wide opening in the lip, sometimes extending up into the nose. A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth that can affect eating, speaking, and hearing. Craniofacial anomalies refer to a broader group of birth differences that affect the skull and face.

Dr. Vicky Jain approaches cleft lip, cleft palate, and craniofacial anomalies with a comprehensive, child-focused, and compassionate method. He understands that these conditions affect not just physical appearance, but also a child's ability to eat, speak, breathe, and grow with confidence. His treatment plans begin with early diagnosis and are customized based on the child's specific needs, age, and growth pattern. For cleft lip and palate, Dr. Jain typically performs surgical correction in carefully timed stages—starting as early as 3 to 6 months for cleft lip repair, and around 9 to 12 months for cleft palate closure.