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I have a cleft lip. Will I have to get plastic surgery?
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It’s difficult to say without seeing you, but there are several different types of surgeries that can help with the appearance of a cleft lip. The most common is called an “upper lip repair,” and it involves reshaping the upper lip so that it looks more symmetrical. Other procedures may include a “cheiloplasty” or a “lip adhesion.” All these surgeries are done under local anesthesia, and they typically take about one hour per side.