Professor Gosla Reddy's vision and lifelong ambition of starting an institute that dealt exclusively with defects of the craniofacial region was realized in November 2000, with the opening of the Institute of Craniofacial Surgery. The institute has become one of the premier centers for the treatment of cleft defects in India and also worldwide. Professor Reddy realized that to successfully rehabilitate cleft patients he needed a cleft team and resources, as most affected children cannot afford treatment. He also realized the need to give complete rehabilitation, including speech therapy and orthodontics, if he was to make any difference in the lives of children born with such defects. Professor Reddy has spent most of his time, effort and money to develop the Institute of Craniofacial Surgery's mission of providing comprehensive rehabilitation to as many children born with defects of the maxillofacial complex as possible. His motto in life is, "Bring the Smile Back!" He has succeeded in doing that for many children with craniofacial defects.