Cleft palates are typically repaired between 8 and 12 months of age.First surgery is needed to repair the lip and a separate surgery is needed to repair the palate, several surgeries are needed to make the lip appear as normal as possible, after that speech therapy is improved .
Team of doctors including plastic surgeon,maxillofacial surgeon and ENT surgeon performs the procedure .
The cost of Cleft Lip includes:
Surgery cost
Medicines
Patient's hospital stay (Patient may need to stay in the hospital for 1 to 2 days for vital checks and recovery)
Note - Patients with Cleft Lip Surgery may need speech therapy and dental care.
The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:
Type of hospital and room opted
Any additional tests may be required
An extended stay at the Hospital
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident
Listing approximate price of Cleft Lip Surgery and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.
Treatment name | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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Cleft Lip Surgery | USD 2800 | USD 4200 |
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For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Cleft Lip Surgery in different countries is approximately:
Countries | Min. Cost | Max. Cost |
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India | USD 1760 | USD 2640 |
Turkey | USD 2080 | USD 3120 |
Thailand | USD 1600 | USD 2400 |
Germany | USD 4000 | USD 6000 |
Israel | USD 4800 | USD 7200 |
Singapore | USD 8000 | USD 12000 |
A cleft lip or cleft palate is generally noticed right away at birth and doesn't need tests for diagnosis. However, cleft may be detected in patients during a prenatal ultrasound. Before the surgery, the patient will be weighed and have blood pressure and temperature documented. The cost for these tests is a part of the package.
Medications given at the hospital to prepare for the surgery are a part of the package price. However, once the patient is discharged, the medicines will not be included in the package.
The operation usually takes 1 to 2 hours and most patients are kept in the hospital for 1 to 2 days for vital checks and recovery.
It is advised to wear arm splints for 3 weeks if the surgery was done on a child to avoid accidentally damaging the repair. It is important to take over-the-counter pain medicines such as Tylenol or Advil as directed by the doctor. These will not be covered in the package.
Cleft lip surgery is generally not covered by insurance companies. However, you must check with your provider to know if the cover may be provided.
A cleft is treated with surgery, and treatments such as speech therapy and dental care may also be needed to provide the best possible outcome.
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