Eli5: Why are cleft lip surgeries less visible today than 30 years ago?

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Kids who have had surgery for cleft lip/palate seem to have less visible scars than those done a generation ago.
How exactly have surgery methods improved?

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My soon to be born baby has both a cleft lip and minor palate, and it’s something I knew nothing about before hand. The work they are able to perform is absolutely incredible, and has put our minds at ease.

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