During early pregnancy, facial areas may not join properly, resulting in a cleft lip. This condition ranges from a slight notch to a complete separation in one or both sides of the upper lip. It can affect sucking and speech.
The palate, or roof of the mouth, separates the nose from the mouth. A cleft palate occurs when there’s an opening in this area. It can range from a small gap to a nearly complete separation of the roof of the mouth.
Following surgery, swallowing improves, but in some cases, a new hole (fistula) may form between the nose and mouth, requiring further treatment.
Scott D. Urban, MD, DMD, FAACS, specializes in Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. He loves the practice of healing, helping, and serving. As one of the finest surgical practices in Utah, Dr. Urban’s Utah Facial Surgical Arts can provide you with level care in facial cosmetic surgery and oral maxillofacial surgery. Our state-of-the-art surgery center, located in West Jordan, was constructed to the strict standards required for Joint Commission accreditation. In September 2012, Utah Facial Surgical Arts became Utah’s first office-based facial cosmetic and oral maxillofacial surgical practice to be awarded the Gold Seal of Approval accreditation by the Joint Commission. Joint Commission accreditation is considered the highest standard for medical and surgical accreditation. This facility has established the standard for providing the safest level of care possible as an office-based surgical center. Utah Facial Surgical Arts should be your undeniable choice for lip fillers in the Salt Lake City area.
Dr. Urban is triple board-certified in facial surgery by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS), the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS), and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). Dr. Urban is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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