Remuera Surgical Care

Postal Address

PO Box 99051
Newmarket 1049
Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 522 5102
Fax (09) 522 5105
Mobile 021 888118
Email info@remuerasurgical.co.nz

Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate

Surgery to repair a cleft lip involves making an incision on both sides of the gap in the lip (cleft). The surgeon then turns the dark-coloured edge of the cleft under and pulls the muscle and skin of the lip together to close the gap.

Surgery to repair a cleft palate involves making incisions in the roof of the mouth on each side of the gap. Tissue and muscles are moved towards the centre of the roof of the mouth and joined together, closing the gap.

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