Contour correction of the vermilion of the upper lip by island flap of the lower lip.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
A method is shown to correct contour defects of the upper lip vermilion by an island of vermilion of the lower lip. A muscle bundle of the orbicularis oris is used to carry the island. It is tunneled around the commissure to the upper lip defect. Three cases are shown.
Medical subject headings
- Lip
- Surgical Flaps