Isolated nasalis muscle reconstruction in secondary unilateral cleft lip nasal reconstruction.

Abstract

Reconstruction of the nasalis muscle in the unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity improves surgical results. A retrospective analysis of a series of 112 consecutive procedures. Chart review and analysis of standardized preoperative and postoperative clinical photographs. Patients treated with this technique had improved contour of the alar base compared with historical controls. Nasalis muscle reconstruction should be considered in the repair of the moderate to severe unilateral cleft nose deformity.