Aster Hospitals holds Accreditation Canada Diamond Status – meeting international healthcare standards. Dr Rajkumar Ramachandran specializes in plastic surgery and advises cleft lip repair at 4 months, palate repair at 9 months. The procedure may cost around AED 30,308 (approximately $8,305 USD), typically covering surgery, anesthesia, operation theatre, 1-day hospitalization, consumables, and consultation. The clinic provides transparent pricing with all charges clearly itemized.
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This procedure reduces oversized lips, enhancing facial harmony and symmetry with minimal recovery time and discomfort.
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