Scar repair after cleft lip surgery

Currently, the only relatively safe and secure method for repairing cleft lip is surgery. However, it is conceivable that because the wound is in the lip area, scars will inevitably be left after surgical treatment. At this time, you need to pay great attention. In order not to leave large scars, it is best to choose a more formal large hospital for surgery. This is also the most basic safety guarantee. The specific scar repair method is as follows.

1. Cleft lip scar repair should reposition the ectopic orbicularis oris muscle, restore muscle continuity, and achieve functional repair.

Note the normal height of cleft lip scar repair, with the philtrum centered and the upper lip symmetrical on both sides. Cleft lip scar repair is a complicated process and usually requires several treatments. The first surgery is to solve the functional problem, and the second surgery is to solve the problem of cleft lip scar repair. Cleft lip scar repair surgery is not a simple plastic surgery. Before the operation, the lip defect must be precisely measured and then the repair plan is planned based on the overall facial proportions. Cleft lip repair requires multiple stages of repair surgery.

2. Cleft lip scars can be repaired surgically.

Scar repair surgery requires repositioning the ectopic orbicularis oris muscle, restoring muscle continuity, and achieving functional repair. Note the normal height of cleft lip scar repair, with the philtrum centered and the upper lip symmetrical on both sides. People with cleft lip often have nasal deformities, and should correct the deviation of the columella, increase the height of the columella, and correct the collapse of the nose to restore your nostrils to their original state. If there is a cleft lip scar and it is quite obvious, it will affect a person's image and temperament, and will also have adverse effects on the psychology, so active repair is still necessary.

3. It is normal to leave scars after cleft lip surgery. It is impossible to have no scars. After all, surgery is surgery and has certain limitations.

It is recommended to go to the dermatology department of a tertiary hospital to see if the scars can be removed with laser. As the child grows up, the scars on the lips will gradually fade and disappear. It usually takes 1-2 years for them to be completely invisible. However, it should be noted that if the child has a scar-prone constitution, the recovery after the operation may be slower. Not only will the recovery be slower, but the results of the operation may also be affected. Therefore, when undergoing cleft lip correction, the patient must pay attention to choosing a regular plastic surgery hospital and experienced plastic surgeons, and do a good job of post-operative care.