Arushi Aryan, 18, a resident of Jammu, was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. When she was 13-years-old, her confidence plummeted after the seniors in her school made fun of her. For some days, ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are structural abnormalities that form during fetal development. Without treatment, a cleft can make speaking and eating difficult and lead to various other challenges.

Cleft lip and palate surgery is a procedure that can correct a common birth irregularity. It’s typically performed in infancy and can correct issues with feeding, speech, and appearance. Share on ...