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Congenital unilateral lower lip palsy (CULLP) causes one side of a baby’s mouth to remain still when he or she cries.
214-456-2240
Fax: 214-456-8881
469-497-2501
Fax: 469-497-2507
Request an Appointment with codes: Plastics and Craniofacial Surgery
Congenital unilateral lower lip palsy (CULLP) is a condition that is present at birth that causes one side of the baby’s face to remain still when he or she cries. When a baby cries, the mouth is pulled downward on only one side of the face while the other half of the mouth does not move. When the baby’s mouth is relaxed, the face appears to be symmetric (even).
CULLP occurs in one out of 160 live births (source - Facial Palsy). Babies born with CULLP are at an increased risk for developing other conditions, such as those affecting the cardiovascular (heart) system, neck and face, or the urinary system.
CULLP is typically caused by: