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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I had a cleft lip only surgery at birth in 1984.
I was told that the Shriners paid for it.
I have a noticable scar, and very polarizing looks.
Women either love or hate my face.
I am also 6’3″, and have a nice jaw, so that helps a lot, just being tall.
Would I change it?
In a second, if it would have happened 20 years ago.
Now, I am married to the love of my life, and own a successful business.

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