Upper lateral lip flap for the coverage of large superficial labial defect.

CONCLUSION: The upper lateral lip flap is a fast, safe, and reproducible procedure to cover defects of the lateral upper lip of up to 3cm. With scars hidden in natural folds and lip defects covered by lip tissues, this technique restores facial cosmetic features with very satisfying aesthetic outcome, especially in men as facial hair is restored.
PMID: 32654842 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique - July 8, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Ouhayoun L, Madar Y, Chatel H, Benoilid M, Tresallet C, Quilichini J Tags: Ann Chir Plast Esthet Source Type: research