What is the recovery period like following Cleft Palate surgery?
Your child will feel some pain and soreness following the Cleft Palate surgery. Your child will be irritable and may require some medication to calm down and relieve the pain and soreness which commonly occurs following the operation to repair Cleft Palate. Your surgeon might prescribe antibiotics to minimize the chances of infection while in the hospital. Your surgeon will provide you with instructions on feeding and general care of the baby during the crucial couple of days after surgery for Cleft Palate. It is very important that you follow these instructions closely so that your child’s palate heals properly. Your child may have to be put in restraints to make sure he / she does not rub the area with stitches. Your child will be hospitalized for about 4 – 5 days, the stitches need not be opened as they dissolve on it’s own after a few days.
