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Plastic surgery for children and birth differences

Surgery for children born with differences such as cleft lip and palate, hand differences and birthmarks, or with scars from injuries and burns.

Pending doctor check

What it is

A plastic surgeon who operates on children repairs cleft lip and palate, separates joined fingers, corrects other hand and face differences, and releases tight burn scars, timed to suit the child's growth.

Who needs it

Babies and children with cleft lip or palate, hand or face differences from birth, birthmarks, or scars after injuries and burns.

Typical hospital stay
Usually 1 to 3 days in hospital. Your hospital confirms it for your case.
Recovery time
Usually 1 to 3 weeks. Some conditions need more than one operation as the child grows.

What affects the cost

Every patient gets their own estimate, in writing, from the hospital. These are the things that move it.

  1. 01

    The hospital and the city

    Room types, equipment and running costs differ from one hospital to the next.

  2. 02

    The doctor

    A surgeon's fee follows their experience and how complex the operation is.

  3. 03

    The technique and the materials

    Keyhole or robotic surgery, and the make of any implant, can change the price.

  4. 04

    Your health

    Other conditions, earlier treatment and the tests you need before treatment all count.

  5. 05

    How long you stay

    Days in hospital, any time in intensive care and the weeks you spend recovering in India.

  6. 06

    What else you need

    Physiotherapy, medicines to take home and follow-up visits are added only if your doctor asks for them.

The estimate is not final until the doctor has examined you in India. If anything changes, we explain it before you agree to it.

Get your written estimate
Cosmetic surgery questionnaireWhat you would like to change and a little about your health, so the surgeon can advise before you travel.Start the questionnaire

Questions about this treatment

What is the best age for surgery?

It depends on the condition. A cleft lip is often repaired at around 3 to 6 months, a cleft palate before about 18 months.

Can a parent stay with the child?

Yes. A parent stays with the child in hospital throughout.

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