Cleft-Lift Surgery in New Jersey: Lasting Relief from Persistent Pilonidal Disease

Why Choose the Cleft-Lift Surgery?

• Gold-Standard Solution: Recommended for patients with recurrent pilonidal disease or failed previous surgeries, the cleft-lift (Bascom Flap) is designed to address the root cause—minimizing recurrence and accelerating healing.
  
  
• Specialist Care in New Jersey: Dr. Rafailov is a dedicated pilonidal disease specialist, serving patients from across New Jersey at our advanced ambulatory care center.
  
  
• Swift Recovery: Most patients return home the same day and experience full recovery within six weeks.
  

What to Expect

• Quick Outpatient Procedure: Surgery takes about 90 minutes, performed under general anesthesia.
  
  
• Modern Healing Techniques: Multiple layers of absorbable sutures and a small drain to promote healing.
  
  
• Easy Aftercare: Rest at home for 48 hours; drain removed in about a week, often at home or during a follow-up.
  
  
• Full Recovery: Most patients resume normal activities in as little as three weeks, with complete healing in six.

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“After years of pain and failed procedures elsewhere, Dr. Rafailov’s cleft-lift finally gave me lasting relief. Grateful to have found an expert right here in New Jersey!” — S.R., Newark, NJ