Cleft Lip and Palate Repair – Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada

In North America, cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects. Cleft lip and cleft palate can occur together or separately, but they are no longer the lifelong issues they used to be. Today, they can be treated effectively, even at an early age. In fact, early treatment is recommended to allow your child to live a normal, productive life.

It is recommended that you meet with a surgeon who specializes in this type of plastic surgery early in your baby’s life. From this simple beginning, you can ask questions and discuss an effective treatment plan. Northern Nevada plastic surgeon Dr. James E. Murphy or Dr. Gareth Strand are skilled in this type of surgery and will listen to your concerns to help you develop realistic goals for you and your child.