Dr. Christopher Discolo, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina, provides an overview of the process for surgically correcting cleft lip and cleft palate. He discusses what an expecting parent who is aware of this condition prior to birth should expect and be prepared for, and outlines the typical timeline for surgical repair. Dr. Discolo also explains the different procedures and recovery experiences associated with correcting cleft lip and cleft palate. He concludes this podcast by emphasizing the high probability of a good result from these procedures.