Cleft lip and palate surgeries ensure the repair of muscles, skin, and mucosal tissues by bringing them into their anatomically correct positions. This process marks the beginning of healing. The lip muscles regain the physiological muscle ring (sphincter) structure capable of creating negative pressure, which is vitally important, especially for the sucking function. During the growth process, cleft lips tend to achieve full physiological correction and show significant aesthetic improvement. Every surgical intervention or trauma carries the potential to leave a more or less visible scar. However, the lip area is generally one where the potential for scarring is low, or physiologically very successful outcomes are achieved. Cleft palates also typically show full functional recovery. Fistulas (small holes), a rare but known complication of cleft palate surgeries, can be successfully corrected with a secondary surgical intervention.