Lip Surgery in Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft lip and palate revision and non-revision patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A previously-repaired complete unilateral or bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate
• For the lip revision patients, the professional clinical recommendation by the Center's craniofacial plastic surgeon for a full-thickness lip revision
• Patient interest / parent willingness to participate in the study
• An ability to comprehend verbal instructions
• An age range of 5-17 yrs.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The presence of an isolated cleft lip/li>
• Previous lip-revision surgery or other facial soft-tissue surgery
• Previous orthognathic surgery
• A diagnosis of a craniofacial anomaly other than cleft lip and palate
• A medical history of diabetes, collagen vascular disease, systemic neurologic impairment
• Mental or hearing impairment to the extent that comprehension or ability to perform the tests is hampered
• Non-cleft subjects

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient interest / parent willingness to participate in the study
• An ability to comprehend verbal instructions
• An age range of 5-17 yrs

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous orthognathic or facial soft-tissue surgery
• A medical history of diabetes, collagen vascular disease, systemic neurologic impairment
• Mental or hearing impairment to the extent that comprehension or ability to perform the tests is hampered.