{"id":9543,"date":"2022-12-08T11:52:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T11:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/?page_id=9543"},"modified":"2024-07-16T07:44:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T07:44:12","slug":"palate-repair-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Palate Repair Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some babies may be born with deformities in their upper lip and palate. This is called cleft lip or palate and may be due to genetic reasons. However, the actual reason for a cleft palate or lip is unknown. This deformity can be addressed by the <\/span><b>Palate Repair Surgery in Abu Dhabi &amp; Al Ain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performed by highly qualified and experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/2022\/12\/21\/best-rhinoplasty-surgeon-in-abu-dhabi\/\">surgeons<\/a>. There are several surgeries that last until the child is around 16 or 17 years of age.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13d56f73aa1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #383838;color:#383838\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #383838;color:#383838\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13d56f73aa1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Essence_of_Treatment\" >Essence of Treatment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Ideal_Candidate\" >Ideal Candidate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Results\" >Results:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Preparation\" >Preparation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Procedure\" >Procedure:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Aftercare_and_Recovery\" >Aftercare and Recovery:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Side_Effects\" >Side Effects:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Cost\" >Cost:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Insurance_Coverage\" >Insurance Coverage:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#How_Long_Does_the_Surgery_Last\" >How Long Does the Surgery Last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#How_Long_do_the_Results_Last\" >How Long do the Results Last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/en\/cosmetic-surgery\/palate-repair-surgery\/#Book_an_Appointment\" >Book an Appointment!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essence_of_Treatment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essence of Treatment:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment aims to repair the gap in the upper part of the mouth. This helps in speech as otherwise, the child is not able to speak with the deformity of the palate. It thus improves the functioning of the mouth and also its appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideal_Candidate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal Candidate:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgery is performed on kids whose lips are separated due to deformity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A baby who is healthy enough to undergo the surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child with no other medical condition during birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A kid with an ideal development and growing weight\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A baby with a cleft lip and palate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgery results in the repairing of a cleft palate. The deformity of the cleft results in problems in speech. The surgery helps the baby in speech. The results of the procedure are successful and are effective in repairing the roof of the mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Palate-Repair-Surgery.png\" alt=\"Palate Repair Surgery\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Palate-Repair-Surgery-in-Abu-Dhabi-Al-Ain.png\" alt=\"Palate Repair Surgery in Abu Dhabi &amp; Al Ain\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Palate-Repair-Surgery-in-Abu-Dhabi.png\" alt=\"Palate Repair Surgery in Abu Dhabi\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the initial detailed discussion, the doctor discusses the child\u2019s current condition, health history, growth, diet, etc. The doctor may also prescribe blood tests and take a physical examination of the baby to make sure the baby is healthy enough for the surgery. A list of instructions is given to the baby\u2019s parents to prepare the child for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enfieldabudhabi.ae\/skincare-treatments\/birthmarks-removal\/\">birthmark removal<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any type of blood-thinning medications and vitamin supplements are not to be given to the child as they can cause excess bleeding during the surgery and may also affect the healing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the surgery, the baby should not be fed for four to six hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedure:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several surgeries carried out from birth to 16 or 17 years of age. These surgeries fix the deformities of the lip and palate. The first surgery is carried out in the first few years after the birth of the child.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the surgery, first, the surgeon gives general anesthesia to the baby so that the child does not feel any discomfort and the surgeon can perform the surgery without any movements by the baby<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the baby falls asleep a device is kept in the baby\u2019s mouth to keep it open<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To repair the palate, the surgeon makes incisions on both ends of the cleft.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bony and muscular part of the upper part of the inner mouth is made to reposition to close the gap<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This repositioning is then sutured by the use of stitches that are either dissolvable or removable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stitches are in the shape of a \u201cz\u201d as it helps the child in their speech<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aftercare_and_Recovery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aftercare and Recovery:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the <\/span><b>Palate Repair Surgery in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the child may feel some discomfort and pain which is normal. Pain medications are given to help avoid the discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The roof of the mouth may be swelled and blood around stitches for the first few days. In up to seven days the stitches are removed or dissolved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient is given antibiotic medications for the prevention of infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The child is to be fed using a catheter as long as the kid cannot drink properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arms restraints are also to be worn by the baby so that he does not touch the site of treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recovery usually takes about a month. The recovery varies from individual to individual and it depends on how healthy the baby is. Stitches are also removed in a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side Effects:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also chances of bleeding during the surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not taken care of properly, there is a risk of infection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Average cost of <\/span><b>Palate Repair Surgery in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ranges from <strong>AED 15,000 to AED 35,000.<\/strong> The actual cost depends on the type, complexity of the surgery, and the surgeon\u2019s qualifications and experience. The final cost is determined by the surgeon after the initial consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insurance_Coverage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance Coverage:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment is usually covered by insurance companies as it is an important medical treatment that would otherwise have an impact on the health of the individual. Insurance providers should however be contacted to confirm the coverage of the treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_the_Surgery_Last\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long Does the Surgery Last?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgical operation on the palate lasts for around two hours. It also depends on the complexity of the surgery and may take extra time if the surgery is complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_do_the_Results_Last\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long do the Results Last?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results of the surgery are permanent and last for a lifetime. However, with time as the child grows, revision surgeries may be required. These are explained in detail by the surgeon during the initial consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_an_Appointment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book an Appointment!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgeons at the <strong>Enfield Royal Clinic<\/strong> are highly qualified and experienced professionals. They perform the most effective and safest surgeries that provide the desired results. If you are looking for the best treatments in Abu Dhabi, fill-up the form below and book an initial consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some babies may be born with deformities in their upper lip and palate. This is called cleft lip or palate and may be due to genetic reasons. However, the actual reason for a cleft palate or lip is unknown. 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