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Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery

No parent wishes to look into the face of their newborn baby and discover a craniofacial deformity like a cleft lip and palate. Many children are born with this congenital birth defect that affects both aesthetic and functional aspects of the mouth and face. Children born with a cleft palate can experience problems with feeding, ear infections, speech development and proper growth. Dr. Eric Cerrati can perform pediatric cleft lip and palate surgery at his office in Park City, Utah.

A cleft palate is when an open hole is left in the roof of the mouth due to lack of proper development. Observable at birth, this is caused by the sides of the face not fusing properly during fetal development. Since the face and palate develop apart from one another, a child may only have a cleft lip, only a cleft palate or both. Cleft lip and palate surgery seek to close the openings by using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art technology. The soft palate will be loosened and stretched to fit together then resewn specifically to allow for stretching and movement.

To repair a cleft lip, Dr. Cerrati will make incisions on either side of the cleft to create flaps of skin, muscle and intraoral tissue that are then stitched together. Close attention is paid to recreate a normal lip and nose anatomy that is balanced and symmetrical. Dr. Cerrati recommends correcting the condition between 6-18 months of age in order for proper development to continue.

Skilled and Uniquely Trained Kids Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Eric Cerrati is a skilled and uniquely trained kids plastic surgeon with experience working alongside a world-renowned plastic surgeon and the founder of the Vascular Birthmark Institute of New York. This tenure afforded him valuable experience in pediatric facial plastic surgery where he routinely corrected many rare congenital defects, including cleft lips and palates. He also makes yearly trips to perform these corrective surgeries as a free service in underdeveloped countries.

When your child needs surgical correction for a cleft lip and/or cleft palate, call or message us online to schedule a confidential pediatric surgical consultation with Dr. Cerrati. He can explain more about the procedure, its recovery period and the potential risks and benefits.

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PATIENT REVIEWS 5.0

Based on 101 reviews
Ling W.

Eric is such a great doctor! He treated me as family and was very thorough and diligent. I was very nervous but he made me feel comfortable at all times especially when undertaking a 7 hour surgery. I flew in all the way from the East Coast to see him as I heard he was the best in his field. His staff is friendly and caring. You can tell he has a good heart. I recommend!

Elizabeth M.

I am one month out from my procedure with Dr. Cerrati and could not be happier with my results. From my initial inquiry to today, both the doctor and the staff could not have been more helpful. Dr. Cerrati has a wonderful team that makes scheduling, payments, and follow up questions easy. The doctor himself is attentive, happy to answer questions and did a great job of listening to my concerns and ideas, while presenting his professional opinion in a respectful and helpful way. My recovery was a breeze, thanks to his careful techniques. At just one month, I am seeing a drastic improvement in both form and function. So thankful to have Dr. Cerrati based in my home of Utah, but I would have traveled across the country to see him!

Cinaman A.

Dr. Cerrati performed a facelift (w/ neck tightening), upper and lower blepharoplasty, and CO2 laser resurfacing for me in February 2021. I’m 3.5 months post op and the results have exceeded all my expectations; beyond what I ever could have imagined. I experienced minimal pain, swelling and bruising, after my 8 hour surgery and was ready to be seen in public in less than 10 days. Dr. Cerrati and his team are without question, second to none in their field. I have been treated with nothing but the utmost professionalism, compassion, patience, kindness and unconditional support from the beginning of my journey to today. Any questions or concerns I have ever expressed have ALWAYS been given the utmost respect and Dr. Cerrati pays attention to every detail in his patient care. His artistic talent and surgical skills are remarkable. In my opinion, he is a truly gifted plastic surgeon. The best you’ll find in the industry. If you’re considering any facial plastics procedures, Dr. Cerrati, and his team, is the place to come, even if it means traveling to do so. Thank you so much for changing my life for the better and giving me back my self confidence that I was sure I’d lost forever.

Christina A.

Choosing Dr. Cerrati to perform my rhinoplasty was the best decision I ever made! I had consultations with many other surgeons and he was who I felt most comfortable with. He really listened to what I wanted and made it look very natural. He fixed my deviated septum and performed some cosmetic work. My recovery was such an easy process! I had 0 pain and minimal bruising. I love the outcome of my nose, both functionally and structurally. I highly recommend Dr. Cerrati, you wont regret it.

Kiera B.

Working with Dr. Cerrati and his assistant Hailey, has been the most wonderful experience! It is clear Dr. Cerrati cares about helping you achieve your dreams and Hailey is the sweetest, most helpful & awesome gal ever! They both spent so much time listening and understanding exactly what I wanted done with my nose and forehead and spent time making sure I was cared for and heard. I love my results and am so happy that I chose to go with this team. I plan to continue using them for my lip and cheek injection and suggesting them to all my friends moving forward- I am soo happy I found them!

Heather J.

I would highly recommend Dr. Cerrati based on my experience with both him and his office staff. He is very professional and a perfectionist When it comes to his patients results. I researched several surgeons, and ultimately decided on Dr. Cerrati based on his reviews and before and after pictures. One month post rhinoplasty, I am no longer self conscious. I’m loving my results ( and I’m very picky) . If anyone is worried , rest assured you Will love Dr. Cerrati and his staff!

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