Dr Dawid Potgieter

Tranquility Clinic , 86 New Church St, Tamboerskloof
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Dr Dawid Potgieter

Tranquility Clinic , 86 New Church St, Tamboerskloof

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Cleft Lip or Palate Repair at Dr Dawid Potgieter

What procedures are available at Dr Dawid Potgieter?

Dr Dawid Potgieter, can be found in Syfred Douglas St, Cape Town, South Africa and offers its patients Cleft Lip or Palate Repair procedures as well as 90 other procedures, across 1 different procedure categories
. At present, there is no pricing information for Cleft Lip or Palate Repair procedures at Dr Dawid Potgieter. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request, and the average price is around $1,332.

How many medical staff are there at Dr Dawid Potgieter and what accreditations do they have?

The lead specialist at the Hospital will be carrying out all the treatments, and Dr Dawid Potgieter has several accreditations, including:
  • HPCSA - Health Professions Council of South Africa
  • Department of Health, Western Cape
  • FCS(SA) - Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa

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What you need to know about Cleft Lip or Palate Repair in Cape Town

A cleft is a split or gap in the upper lip, the roof of the mouth (palate), or both. A cleft lip may just occur on one side of the lip or both sides. It is one of the most common birth defects that affect children worldwide. It occurs when facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby do not close completely or join together correctly.

Cleft lip repair and cleft palate repair are the surgical procedures that can be used to correct this abnormal development. The procedures are intended to close the cleft defect, creating a more normal appearance, as well as to improve the child’s ability to speak, eat, breathe, and hear.

What's the Recovery Time for Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Procedures in Cape Town?

The time it takes to recover from Cleft Lip or Palate Repair procedures in Cape Town can vary from person to person, largely due to individual patient attributes and the nature of the operation conducted. Typically, recovery from a cleft lip repair tends to span around 1 to 2 weeks, whereas healing from a cleft palate repair—a more complex operation—usually extends between 2 to 3 weeks. Besides, while recovering physically from the surgery is an important part of the process, the emotional and psychological adaptation may take differing durations for each individual.

In the initial days after the operation, patients may encounter some pain and uneasiness. However, prescribed painkillers, under appropriate medical guidance, can usually control this. Regular follow-up assessments help monitor the healing process to verify it's proceeding as planned. It is essential for patients and their caregivers to adhere to all healthcare professional instructions, like maintaining proper oral cleanliness, adhering to any suggested dietary limitations, and steering clear of demanding activities throughout the recovery period.

What's the Success Rate of Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Procedures in Cape Town?

When performed by skilled surgeons in reputable hospitals, Cleft Lip or Palate Repair treatments in Cape Town have a 90-100% success rate. This success rate depends on two factors:

  • Successful physical repair and aesthetic enhancement of the cleft
  • Better functionality, particularly speech and swallowing for cleft palate repairs.

The success rate has increased dramatically due to surgical technique advances, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Even though cleft lip and palate repair techniques have high success rates,'success' goes beyond surgery. It includes post-operative recuperation, speech function, respiratory comfort, and dental and facial aesthetics. Speech therapists, orthodontists, psychiatrists, and the surgical team work together to make these operations successful. Pre-procedure communication with your surgical team on expected outcomes and potential issues helps guarantee clarity and realistic expectations, contributing to'success'.

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