Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects. They most commonly occur as isolated birth defects but are also associated with many inherited genetic conditions or syndromes. Cleft lip and palate anomaly constitutes nearly 1/3rd of all congenital malformations of craniofacial region. RC Vapi runs a super speciality hospital (Haria L. G. Rotary Hospital) where this type of corrective surgery is done and improves the child’s ability to speak, hear and eat.