In December 2021, a special baby girl named Ayla arrived in South Australia, bringing joy to Christina and Blaze. However, Ayla was born with a rare condition called bilateral macrostomia, which causes her mouth to be wider than usual. This occurs because the sides of the lips don’t fully fuse during fetal development.

While this anomaly makes it difficult for Ayla to eat normally, it also gives her a constant, charming smile. Unfortunately, some have compared Ayla’s appearance to fictional characters due to her condition.

Bilateral macrostomia is extremely rare, affecting only a handful of people worldwide, with Ayla being one of them. Fortunately, corrective surgery is available to address this condition.

The surgery involves a simple procedure to close the corners of Ayla’s mouth, allowing for normal eating and development. While this may leave small scars, they can be minimized with laser treatment later.

While the surgery hasn’t happened yet, Ayla’s parents remain positive. They actively share videos of their daughter on social media, receiving an outpouring of support from well-wishers who believe everything will be alright for Ayla after the procedure.